How to Power Off a Nintendo Switch 2
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Last updated on Mar 14, 2026
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓*This is an admin prerequiste, please note.
What you need
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Press and hold the power button for 12 seconds to force-shutoff the Switch 2.
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Wait 15 seconds for the 'powerful' Switch 2 to fully shut down
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To power off your system again, repeat Step 1.
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