Getting Started Guide
Your Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite System
Check out these basic tips on setting up your Nintendo Switch system to get the most out of your play experience.
Setting Up
How to set up your Nintendo Switch
Check out these handy Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite system diagrams. If you would like to learn more or need help setting up or operating your system, click the link below to view the full setup and operation guide.
![[Getting Started Guide] Nintendo Switch - OLED Edition Diagram](https://assets.nintendo.com.au/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/v1671756842/NAL/Articles/Getting%20Started%20Guide/NAL-Website-Switch-OLED-Button-Diagram)
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![[Getting Started Guide] Nintendo Switch Lite Diagram](https://assets.nintendo.com.au/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/v1626227253/NAL/Articles/Getting%20Started%20Guide/NAL_-_Website_-_Switch_-_Lite_-_Button_Diagram_-_900x390px-01)
How To
How to connect Nintendo Switch to the Internet
An internet connection is required to update your system and software, as well as connect to online services such as Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo eShop. Watch the video guide below to see where you can find internet settings on your system, and how to connect to a wireless network.
Sign Up
How to make a Nintendo Account
What is a Nintendo Account?
A Nintendo Account is your main account for using a variety of services on Nintendo Switch. You will need this to purchase digital games on Nintendo eShop, earn reward points with My Nintendo and play online using Nintendo Switch Online.
Create your Nintendo Account here.
Once you’ve set up your account, follow the guide below to sign in on your Nintendo Switch system.
Nintendo Switch Online
My Nintendo
Games
Free demos and games to get you started
Games
![[Getting Started Guide] My Nintendo Asset](https://assets.nintendo.com.au/image/private/f_auto/q_auto/c_scale,dpr_1.5,w_720/v1741749413/amm8l1ua1pcptsxa6rin)
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![[Getting Started Guide] Digital Storage IMG](https://assets.nintendo.com.au/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/v1626227254/NAL/Articles/Getting%20Started%20Guide/switch-sd-storage)
