Follow these steps when a game card is inserted in a Nintendo Switch console but the software application cannot be opened or started. Possible messages: “Unable to start software. Return …

Use a soft, dry fabric, such as an eye glasses or screen cleaning cloth, and gently wipe down the game card. Use care so the game card isn’t damaged. Dust or other foreign objects could be …

Before you start You will need: Your Nintendo Switch console An Internet connection At least one problematic game card Possible solutions Restart the console by holding down the POWER …

Use a soft, dry fabric, such as an eye glasses or screen cleaning cloth, and gently wipe down the game card. Use care so the game card isn’t damaged. Dust or other foreign objects could be …

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Note: This troubleshooting is intended for situations where you are prompted to insert a physical game card for a digital game. For information about virtual game cards, see our virtual game …

Follow these steps to insert and/or remove game cards from a Nintendo Switch console.

Before you start You will need: Your Nintendo Switch 2 console An Internet connection At least one problematic game card What to do Remove the game card. How to remove a game card …

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