eSAFETY GUIDE
Nintendo Switch logo

Nintendo Switch

13+
Minimum age according to Nintendo Switch
13+ Minimum age according to Nintendo Switch

If you are under 13 you need permission from a parent or guardian to register an account.

What is Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo Switch is a gaming console that can be used in three modes – TV, tabletop and handheld, allowing single player, multiplayer and online play. Gamers can send friend requests and online messages. Games may be purchased outright or accessed through a paid membership subscription. The Nintendo Switch Online app allows in-game voice chat, data storage and game statistics as well as in-app purchases and advertising. Parental controls allow parents to manage features and select which games can be played. More extensive control can be accessed through the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.

Website: nintendo.com.au

How do people use Nintendo Switch?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Switch is used for: anonymous communication, content sharing, gaming, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, online relationships, photo sharing, screen capture and voice chat.

How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone?

These links are provided by Nintendo:

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Nintendo:

Key safety links

These links are provided by Nintendo:

Last updated: 04/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.