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- The Nintendo Switch, the Japanese video game giant's latest console, is expected to be one of the most popular gifts of the holiday season.
- Released in March 2017, the Switch is a hybrid console: It can be used as a handheld, or easily connected to a TV via a dock.
- Like most modern video game consoles, the Switch also has a wide range of online and multimedia features.
- Adults setting up parental controls for their children can use a separate app to monitor playtime and restrict inappropriate content.
The Nintendo Switch is the fastest selling video game console of this generation, having sold more than 8.7 million units since its launch in March 2017.
Plenty of people will be giving the console as a gift this season as well, and there are a few important things to keep in mind when first unboxing the new console. While the Switch does a good job of walking new players through the process of getting started, there are a couple of extra steps that could ultimately give you a better experience.
Here's what you need to know to get the most out of your Nintendo Switch, and fast: