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How to Connect a Nintendo Switch to a Laptop

How to Connect a Nintendo Switch to a Laptop
Nic Weber

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Ever wondered how you can play your favorite Nintendo Switch games on a bigger screen without a TV? Let’s dive into how you can connect your Nintendo Switch to a laptop.

Connecting a Nintendo Switch to a laptop requires a bit of know-how, but worry not! We’re here to guide you through the process, step by step.

Short Answer: Use a Capture Card

To connect a Nintendo Switch to a laptop, you will need to use a capture card. A capture card captures the video signal from your Nintendo Switch and sends it to your laptop, allowing you to play games on your laptop’s screen.

Capture cards come in various forms, but for the Nintendo Switch, HDMI capture cards work best. These devices act as a bridge between your Switch and your laptop, capturing the game’s video and audio output and sending it to your laptop’s screen.

Turning Laptop Gaming into Rewards with Playbite

If playing Nintendo Switch games on your laptop gets you excited, imagine turning that gaming experience into rewards! With Playbite, that’s exactly what you get. Download the Playbite app and dive into a world of casual mobile games where your gameplay earns you points.

These points can go towards winning Nintendo eShop Gift Cards among other fantastic prizes. It’s simple: have fun, play games, and get rewarded. What could be better than winning stuff while enjoying your favorite games on your laptop, connected to your Nintendo Switch?

Win official Nintendo gift cards by playing games on Playbite!
Win official Nintendo gift cards by playing games on Playbite!

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!

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