When the system is powered off, hold the power button for 15 seconds. Release the power button then press it to power on. If your console boots, the reset has been completed.

Once the Switch turns off, remove your finger from the Power button and wait for the console to restart. In most cases, a hard reset should get your Switch back up and running.

Others use the reset switch for a power switch. I think there are some other ways if that is why you are asking.<P>TheFlyingBadger, howdy neighbor, welcome to Ars!

There are plenty of reasons why you might want to reset your Nintendo Switch, from glitches to deciding that you're going to sell it and wipe your data first. There are also multiple different ...