Switch 2 Accessibility features explained
All Accessibility features and settings on Switch 2.
The Switch 2 accessibility settings come in an array of different settings and choices for you to test out and use to make sure that the console is working well for you.
From Text-to-Speech software with customisation settings, to being able to zoom the screen in with a double tap of a button, and even converting typed text from a keyboard into audio - there's a decent amount to look into to see if it'll make your time with the console that bit easier.
On that note, here are all Switch 2 accessibility features explained, and where to find accessibility settings on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Switch 2 Accessibility features explained
At the time of writing, the Switch 2 has a total of eight accessibility features and settings. These range from button mapping to GameChat text-to-speech audio, but we're going to go into more detail about each one below.
- Text options
- Button mapping
- Changing display colours
- Screen zoom
- Mono audio
- Text-to-Speech
- GameChat Voice Speech-to-Text
- GameChat Text-to-Speech Audio
Text Options
For text options you can choose between three different sizes: standard, large, and maximum. You can also choose to enable 'Bold Text' which, as it says on the tin, turns all system fonts bold.
Here are examples of the large and maximum text options:
Button Mapping
Button Mapping allows you to change the functions of (almost) each button on the controllers so that the layout and functionality suits you. You can do this invidually for both Joy-Cons. There's also an extra choice to add Button Mapping as an option in Quick Settings.
If you find you like a layout you've designed but want to experiment more without losing it, you can save it as a preset. Also, if you find don't like a layout you've applied, you can also reset controller's mappings so it returns to its default layout.
Changing Display Colours
Changing display colours lets you do what it says, you can change the display (home) colour scheme of your Switch 2. At the time of writing, there are three options: Invert Colours, Greyscale, or no change.
This setting is also where you can enable High Contrast, which boosts the contrast for the system settings and HOME menu's.
Screen Zoom
Turning this setting on allows you to zoom in by tapping the Home button twice in a row quickly. You can turn this feature off again in the same way.
Mono Audio
Turning Mono Audio will change the audio output to monaural (you can find this underneath the Change Display Colours option). You can return the system to its default sound setting by turning this off again.
Text-to-Speech
Text-to-Speech will read out on-screen text in system settings and in the HOME menu. It will also read out information that helps you with operations on the Switch (like where your cursor is on screen).
For this feature you can choose from two different voice types and increase or decrease the voice speed using the slider to suit you. Also, if you miss anything that's being read out to you, you can press one of the control sticks on the Joy-Cons and the readout will start again.
GameChat Voice Speech-to-Text
Turning this setting on will allow the voices of other people in GameChat to be shown as on-screen text.
GameChat Text-to-Speech Audio
Turning this setting on will allow you to turn text entered on a keyboard as audio to other people in your GameChat session.
Where to find Accessibility settings on Switch 2
You can find all accessibility settings on Switch 2 in the 'Settings' menu. You can access this by selecting the small gear icon at the bottom of your screen, near the power on/off icon.
In the 'Settings' menu you can find the accessibility settings between the 'Parental Controls' and 'Software Data' options by scrolling down the menu on the left side of the screen.
That's all for now! If you're looking for more help, check out our pages explaining the custom Nvidia processor for Switch 2, or compatible Switch 2 memory cards. You can also check out our page detailing everything we know about Switch 2.