Table of Contents Increase your maximum transmission unit Clear your network If you want to play the best Switch games, there's no alternative than Nintendo's hybrid console and its successor, the Switch 2.
Playing physical games is easy since all you need to do is pop them in and play. Unlike the best PS5 games and best Xbox Series X games, the almost all physical Switch games don't require an additional download.
Games you buy digitally or play through Nintendo Switch Online, on the other hand, do require a lengthy download. It might seem like you're stuck with no way to speed things up, but there are a few ways you can power-up your download speeds.
Recommended Videos Difficulty Easy Duration 15 minutes What You Need Nintendo Switch Increase your maximum transmission unit This sounds complicated and technical, but is very simple to do and can be the biggest upgrade to download speeds on your Switch.
By tweaking one value in the Switch's settings, you can cut multiple minutes off of giant downloads. Step 1: Go to System Settings -> Internet — >Internet Settings. Step 2: Select your network and select Change Settings.