How to Prioritise a Download

In this article, you'll learn how to choose what you would like to download first when downloading multiple items to your Nintendo Switch console.

Complete these steps

  1. From the HOME Menu, select the software icon for the download that you would like to prioritise.

    • The download could be the game itself, DLC for the game or a software update.

  2. The “Downloading data…” screen will appear. Select Download Options. “Downloading data…” screen

  3. Select Download This Software First to prioritise this download over any others that might be in progress. Select Download This Software First

  4. Select Back to return to the “Downloading data…” screen.

  5. Select Close to return to the HOME Menu.