Did You Know Switch Has a Hidden Game in It? Here Are 10 Hidden Secrets That You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Nintendo Switch

Published 12/10/2022, 3:00 PM EST

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The revolutionary handheld console, Nintendo Switch, is almost in its 6th year in the market. Ever since the day of its release, the handheld was a subject of awe for gaming enthusiasts all around the world. The small system has so much packed into it that one can’t help but constantly be amazed by it. 


And even after all these years, the innovative system by the Japanese gaming giants is still surprising users with its hidden secrets. The Nintendo switch packs so many undisclosed features that many users don’t even get to know what their switch can offer. But don’t worry, with this list, we hope you will make 100% out of your system!

10 hidden secrets of Nintendo Switch 

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Let’s jump into the most unknown and obscure features of the Nintendo Switch console.

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#10 Infrared Camera: The right Joycon controller of the Nintendo Switch has an IR that can detect player movement. This feature is used in different games such as Nintendo Labo, Sports, and more. 

#9  Different Keys make different sounds: It is a well-known fact that the user needs to press any button three times to unlock a Nintendo Switch, but did you know that different keys in the system make different sounds? Try it, you won’t be disappointed!

#8 You can connect a keyboard with the Switch: A PC keyboard can be connected with a Nintendo Switch, but it may not be supported with every game. 

#7 Dark Mode: In the display setting, you can toggle the theme between Light Mode and Dark mode for eye protection. 

#6 You Can make your own game: Many people remember the Labo project as an obscure venture by Nintendo, but in reality, it was very innovative. The Labo games offer a great interactive gaming experience as well as the freedom of making your own games and sharing them with friends. 

#5 Parental control: The Switch has a mobile app that lets parents monitor their kid’s activities with the system. It can be used to restrict certain games and limit gaming hours. 

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#4 Cloud save: The Switch Paid Online Service lets the users save their in-game progress in the online cloud servers. 

#3 invite your friends: The Switch online service may not let you talk to your friends online, but it allows you to send invites to your friends to join you in games. 

#2 You can track your playtime: In the profile settings, you can track your and your friend’s playtime in different games. 

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#1 The Hidden Game: Satoru Iwata was one of the pillars that made Nintendo what it is today. But unfortunately, in 2015, the gaming legend passed away due to cancer. To give tribute, Nintendo added a small game, Nes Golf, to the System. This game can be played by doing Iwata’s Iconic step in front of the Switch. But unfortunately, this feature is not available on the system anymore. Eventually, an update came and removed the game from the system. But that doesn’t mean we will ever forget the contributions of Satoru Iwata in the world of gaming. 

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Rituraj Halder is an eSports writer at Essentially sports. Residing from Kolkata, India, he holds a graduate degree in world literature. With 500+ hours in League of Legends, Rituraj claims to be a MOBA veteran.
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Hitesh Nigam