NINTENDO SWITCH

What is Nintendo Switch Online?

This is a paid service that allows the user to play online by linking to other Switch consoles. Nintendo’s guidance states ‘this service should not be used by account users who are under 13 years old’. Due to its online nature, children could be playing games with people they don’t know which has risks such as being exposed to inappropriate language. If you do choose to purchase this service for your child then set up the appropriate controls detailed below.

Parental Controls App
There is a Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app available which is free to download to your phone (or other smart device) which you can then link to your child’s Nintendo Switch in order to monitor what they are playing. You can also set some restrictions on the Nintendo Switch. You can use the app to:

• see what video games your child has been playing
• how long your child has been playing for and set time limits
• set which games can be played based on their age rating
• turn off voice chat
• restrict spending in the Nintendo eShop

Further information
For further information and guidance, visit the following links:

• https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/NintendoSwitch-Parental-Controls/Nintendo-Switch-ParentalControls-1183145.html
• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parentalcontrols-nintendo-switch

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