Quick Guide
- There are two ways to check hours played on Nintendo Switch.
- From the Profile: Open Switch console → Select Profile → Go to Play Activity → Choose the game and get the gaming hours.
- You can also use the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app to check the game time.
Welcome, fellow gamers. Have you ever wondered how many hours you have invested in Nintendo Switch games? Or found the game that you have spent more time on? Not yet? Let’s reveal it. Nintendo Switch allows users to check their gameplay and the time they have spent on it. So, it is possible to check hours played on Nintendo Switch by yourself.
There are some easy steps to check it out. By checking your playtime, you can view and analyze your gameplay. You can also limit the excess time that you spend on Nintendo Switch games. It is also helpful for parents so that they can track the time their children spend on games. Let’s unravel the secrets of your journey as we guide you through the process step by step.
How to Check Hours Played on Nintendo Switch Using Profile
1. Start by turning on your Nintendo Switch console.
2. Then, open the Profile menu in the top left corner of the Nintendo console.
3. Under Play Activity, it will display the list of games played on the console along with the number of hours played.
The “or more” refers to close to one hour. For instance, Played for 50 hours or more means the game is played for close to 51 hours in total.
How to Check Hours Played on Nintendo Switch Using App
Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app, you can check the total number of hours played on the console. Before that, you have to set up the app to get detailed statistics.
Setting Up Parental Control App
1. Download the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app on your smart device. You can get it from the Play Store for Android and the App Store for iPhone.
2. Open the app, click on the Sign In/Create Account button, and log in to your Nintendo account.
3. You will receive a 6-digit code on your Nintendo Switch Parental Control app.
4. Now, open the Nintendo Switch Console and click Profile.
5. Under the Profile menu, navigate to Settings and click on Parental Control.
6. Now, on the console, enter the 6-digit code that you received on your smartphone.
7. Now, the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app on your smartphone will be paired with the console.
After completing the setup, you can set time limits, restrict age, etc.
Note: This can be done only if your Nintendo Switch is running on 3.0.0 or higher.
View Hours Played on Nintendo Switch
After pairing the Nintendo Switch Parental Control App with your console, follow the steps to check the hours played on Nintendo Switch.
1. Restart the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app on your device.
2. Open the Main Menu present on the Nintendo Switch Parental Control App.
3. Select Play Activity history. Now, you can view the total time played on the Nintendo Switch console per day. You can also check the hours spent on the Nintendo Switch month-wise.
This method details the total hours played or spent on the Nintendo Switch games. If you are not getting the updated information, restart the Nintendo Switch console.
How to Turn Off Hours Visibility on Nintendo Switch Console
Under your profile, you may see an option called Friend List, where you can watch your friends’ play activities. In the same way, your game friends can also watch your gameplay activities. If you are concerned about your gameplay privacy, turn off your visibility in the settings.
1. Go to the Profile menu on the Nintendo console.
2. Navigate to User Settings and click on the Play Activity Settings option.
3. At the play activity setting, you can set your visibility to No One.
FAQ
Yes. You can easily restrict gameplay via the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app.
No. Currently, there is no option to reset or clear playtime history on the console.
No. The watch hour history includes only active time during gameplay, not when idle or on the menu.
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