If you picked up a Nintendo Switch recently and have downloaded a number of games, it's highly likely that you'll be running out of internal storage space soon. Indeed, the console's weakness is storage space, and the fact that there are just so many amazing games to experience. The Switch comes with just 32GB of internal storage space, of which only 25GB is actually accessible by the end user.

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Switch celebrated its second birthday recently and Nintendo deserves a lot of credit for delivering a console to suit multiple purposes and lifestyles. Its success as a portable device relies on it being a hard-wearing piece of hardware and – on the whole – it’s a solid, durable bit of kit.

That’s not to say it’s perfect, though. From launch there were Joy-Con connection issues and there are a couple of oversights in the design - why is it even possible to attach Joy-Con the wrong way up? Hairline cracks seen by some owners around the heat vents are concerning, but by far the biggest complaint we’ve got is the infamous Joy-Con ‘drift’ – a phenomenon where hair, dust or debris somehow gets into the analogue stick mechanism causing movement to register without any pressure being applied.

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The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con of course, but when docked on in tabletop mode there are a plethora of controller choices on the market these days for your consideration.

Let's take a look at some of Nintendo Life's favourite options in our handy guide...

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One of the most wonderful things about the Nintendo Switch is the modular design, which allows you to remove your old boring Joy-Con controllers and slide in some new colourful ones to show the world how individual you are.

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Can you believe it's March already? Where is the time going? Anyway, another month means more lovely stuff to buy, which is presumably why you clicked this link.

So what's next for Switch, you may be wondering as your hard-earned money burns a hole in your pocket. We've helpfully compiled a list of all the good stuff coming out at retail in March and April, so feast your eyes and get all those pennies together – you're going to need them!

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With a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes with it a raft of new amiibo. Nintendo's pulled no punches here either, with a physical toy version of every single new fighter in the latest version of Smash.

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In yesterday's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced Pokémon Sword and Shield, which is headed to the Switch later this year. This will be the first new generation Pokémon series to land on the Switch – Generation 8, to be precise.

While we wait for an exact release date, you can pre-order the game today to ensure you don't miss out on securing a physical copy. Here we go...

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Whether you’ve just bought a new Nintendo Switch or you’ve had one since launch, sooner or later you’re going to want to grab some accessories. The Switch is a true hybrid device that’s capable of being any type of video game console under the sun, and you can enhance this functionality with a variety of solid accessories.

Perhaps you want a more comfortable controller to use while sitting in front of the TV, or a case to keep your Switch safe while travelling? You might even want a play stand to replace that flimsy stand Nintendo provides by default, or maybe you want to pad out your storage with a micro SD card? Whatever the need, you can bet your bottom dollar that there’s a Switch accessory to suit you.

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Tetris 99 is, amazingly, the newest and freshest 'Battle Royale' on the block, T-spinning its way into a heated battle against the likes of Fortnite and Apex Legends for world domination. Okay – it might not be in quite the same league as those gaming heavyweights – but it certainly brings an equal amount of fun to the table, and arguably even more challenge.

Facing off against 98 others players in real time is hard and, let's be honest, the game really isn't very good at telling you how to play. With that in mind, we've been practising like crazy to bring you this super-useful list of tips and tricks. What do the attacks in Tetris 99 do? How do you win? What even are the controls? We've got you covered...

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February 2019's Nintendo Direct kicked off in style with the reveal of Super Mario Maker 2 for Nintendo Switch, which wasted no time in showing off the new slope building abilities which will enable Mario Makers to craft authentic Super Mario Bros. 3-style levels for the first time.

There are many new things on show in Super Mario Maker 2 which were not present in Super Mario Maker for the Wii U. This certainly appears to be a true sequel, and not just a 'Deluxe' port.

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Can you believe it's February already? 2018 was an amazing year for the Nintendo Switch with the console enjoying bumper sales at Christmas, and January got off to a strong start with the delightful New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes leading the charge.

So what's next for Switch? We've helpfully compiled a list of all the good stuff coming out at retail in February and March, so feast your eyes and get all those pennies together – you're going to need them!

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If you picked up Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes and are looking to give those bugs a sound thrashing, we've got some tips to get you on the right track. It's not the most complex game, but it's easy to get stuck in a rut and forget the variety of options at your disposal to approach each encounter. As well as general pointers (hint: dodge a lot), we've included an overview of every boss you'll face. Beware though - the real strength of Travis Strikes Again come from the little surprises it throws up, and naturally there are spoilers below. You've been warned!

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System transfers have been a thing for a goodly amount of time now for Nintendo consoles. Gone are the days when all your lovely gubbins was held on a game cartridge or (gasp) memory card. Now when you get a new version of a console, be it for new features, a different form factor, or just some charming Pikachu and Eevee designs on the back, you've got to ferry all that data over from your old system to your new one. As luck would have it, it's right chuffing easy on Switch, and to prove that fact we're going to tell you how in the article you lucky, lucky beggars.

Getting Started

The first thing you'll want to do is make sure both your new and old console are fully set up. You can perform a system transfer when setting up a new console, but it's a bit more straightforward to do it after you've put in your WiFi information and all that good stuff. As long as you can see the Home Screen and you've got an active internet connection, you're ready to get things raring.

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Just in case you haven't noticed, the whole world has gone Fortnite crazy and the Nintendo Switch is the perfect place to play this epic online multiplayer apocalyptic survival game... namely, because you can continue playing even when sitting on the toilet.

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It's a great time to be a Super Mario fan. Not only is a Super Mario movie in the works, but this week marks the release of the delightful New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe on the Switch.

With that in mind, there's never been a better time to express your affection for Nintendo's portly plumber by spending loads of lovely cash on related games and merchandise. To take the pain out of browsing, here are some hand-picked Super Mario games, toys and merch which we're sure you will love.

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Evolution items in Pokémon GO aren't anything new – we've had items like Metal Coat and Dragon Scale for ages – but the recent introduction of the Sinnoh Stone has caused quite a stir, mainly because this exclusive item is the only way to evolve several different 'mon into more powerful forms.

How To Get Sinnoh Stones In Pokémon GO

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With so many amazing indie games hitting the Nintendo Switch eShop every week, it can get quite costly to purchase all of the games which pique your interest. We know many of our readers for whatever reason are not able to connect a credit card to their Switch eShop account - or feel it would be too dangerous to do so.

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2018 was an amazing year for the Nintendo Switch, with so many great games getting released on the portable powerhouse, not least of which was Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in December.

So now that the Christmas tree has been taken down and you've vowed to not look at another mince pie for at least 12 months, what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans in this New Year we call 2019? We've helpfully compiled a list of all the good stuff coming out at retail in January and February, so feast your eyes and prepare your wallets – this could be painful.

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What new Nintendo Switch games are releasing in 2019? We’ve got you covered with a full list of 2019 Switch and eShop release dates. We’ll be updating this guide all year long, refreshing and rotating in new titles so you always know which lovely new games are on the way.

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The only thing more fun than playing video games is reading about them, and in the past few years, we've seen the number of game-specific books explode as players seek to learn more about the industry and writers strive to catalogue and analyse what has become one of the world's most popular forms of entertainment.

It has gotten to the stage where we've amassed so many tomes at Nintendo Life Towers that we've decided to put together a handy guide to all of the very best books about games money can buy.

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