When you're ready to reset your Switch 2 to factory settings, you'll first need to turn the console on. Then, follow the instructions in the order outlined below.

With the Switch 2 on the horizon, you might be looking to sell your current Switch to make room for an upgrade. Here's what to know.

There are two ways to reset a Nintendo Switch: a soft reset, which only takes a few seconds, or a factory reset, which will wipe all of your data.

With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, make sure your original Switch is clean, safely reset, and all your data is backed up properly before selling or giving it away.

If your Nintendo Switch is frozen or acting weird, you can usually fix the problem with a simple, quick hard reset, which doesn't delete your data.