Error Code: 2016-0641
Description:
- An error code is received when trying to start a game on Nintendo Switch.
- Error code: 2016-0641.
Additional Information:
If a microSD card is inserted into the console, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.
What to Do:
- Ensure the console has the latest system version.
- If the console is already up to date, restart it by holding down the POWER Button for three seconds, then selecting "Power Options" > "Restart".
- If the error is displayed while playing a game, try the following:
- Check for corrupt data.
- Delete the problematic software and redownload it.
Is a microSD card being used with the console?
Situation Not Resolved:
If the error code persists and a microSD card is not being used, the Nintendo Switch console will need to be repaired.
Please click here to book a repair.
- If the error persists while a microSD card is being used, try the following:
- Reseat the microSD card by removing and reinserting the microSD card.
- Format the microSD card.
- Use a different microSD card.
- Remove the microSD card and download the software directly to the system memory.
Situation Not Resolved:
If the error persists with multiple microSD cards or while downloading directly to the system memory, the Nintendo Switch console will need to be repaired.
- Be sure to include at least one of the problematic microSD cards with the repair.
Please click here to book a repair.