How to Record Gameplay on the Nintendo Switch

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Ever wondered how to capture your epic gaming moments on the Nintendo Switch? Whether you’re crushing your enemies in ‘Zelda’ or scoring the winning goal in ‘Mario Kart’, we’ve got you covered on how to save and share these highlights!
Let’s dive into how you can record gameplay on your Nintendo Switch. It’s easier than you might think, and soon you’ll be sharing your gaming victories with everyone!
Quick and Easy Steps to Record on Your Switch
Good news: recording on your Nintendo Switch is super simple! All you need is to hold down the Capture Button on the left Joy-Con. Yep, it’s that little square button, and it’s your key to capturing gaming glory.
By holding down the Capture Button, your Switch will save the last 30 seconds of gameplay. This feature is perfect for those unexpected, jaw-dropping moments in your games. After recording, you can view your clips in the Album and even edit them or share them online!
Turn Your Epic Moments into Playbite Rewards
Now, imagine turning those awesome gaming moments into cool rewards. With Playbite, you can do just that! Playbite is an app that rewards you for having fun playing casual mobile games. And guess what? You can even win Nintendo eShop Gift Cards to buy more games for your Switch.
So, why not download Playbite today? You’ll have a blast playing games, and who knows? Your next Nintendo Switch highlight could turn into a shopping spree on the eShop. It’s all about playing games and earning rewards. Ready to start? We thought so!

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!
Join Playbite today!
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