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Can the normal Nintendo be connected to TV?

Your Nintendo Switch connects to your TV through its included dock's HDMI Out port. This is true for both the original Switch and the more recent OLED model. For the both the original and OLED docks, you need to pop open a rear door to access this port.
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Can you connect a normal Nintendo Switch to a TV?

Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the bottom terminal of the dock labeled "HDMI OUT," then connect the other end into an HDMI port on your television or monitor. Close the back cover of the Nintendo Switch dock.
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Can you connect a Nintendo Switch to a non smart TV?

Sadly not. Currently, it is not possible to wirelessly connect or cast the Nintendo Switch display to your TV. However, a device called the Genki ShadowCast will let you hook any game console up to a computer with a USB-C input (and doubles as a video capture card).
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How do I connect my Nintendo Switch to my TV without the box?

To connect a Switch to a TV without the dock:

Your adapter should have a built-in cable with a USB-C connector. Connect this to the USB-C port in the bottom of your Switch. Connect the other end of your HDMI cable to your TV if it isn't already.
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How do I connect my Nintendo Switch to my TV without console?

Use an HDMI adapter instead of a Dock to be able to play your Switch on your TV! Plug the USB-C cables and HDMI into the adapter, then plug the HDMI into your TV.
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How to Connect Nintendo Switch to a TV for the first time - Beginners Guide

Do you need anything to play Switch on TV?

How to play in TV Mode (Connecting everything up)
  • Open the cover on the rear of the Nintendo Switch dock.
  • Insert the AC adapter into the top port, insert the HDMI cable into the centre port, then close the cover.
  • Connect the AC adapter directly to a mains socket. ...
  • Connect the HDMI cable directly to your television.
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What kind of TV do I need for Nintendo Switch?

If you want to enjoy playing on the Nintendo Switch in optimal 4K resolution at 60fps, then you should only consider TVs with at least a single HDMI port. If a model doesn't come with HDMI v2. 0a inputs, you won't be able to get 4K resolution and the framerate will be capped at 30fps.
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Why wont my Nintendo Switch work on my TV?

From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "TV Output", and try selecting a different value for "TV Resolution" such as "480p". Having made that change, insert your console back into the dock and check if a picture is now being displayed on your TV screen. If so, try higher resolutions like "720p" and "1080p..
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What do I need to play Nintendo on my TV?

How to play in TV Mode (Connecting everything up)
  1. Open the cover on the rear of the Nintendo Switch dock.
  2. Insert the AC adapter into the top port, insert the HDMI cable into the bottom port, then close the cover.
  3. Connect the AC adapter to a mains socket. ...
  4. Connect the HDMI cable directly to your television.
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Which Nintendo can I play on my TV?

You can play Nintendo Switch in handheld mode, tabletop mode, or TV mode. TV mode allows you to play Nintendo Switch while the game or application is displayed on your television screen.
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Can you use an old Nintendo on a smart TV?

NES RF Cables: Connecting Your NES Console to a Modern TV. As you might be able to surmise, there are two ways to connect your NES console to a modern or smart TV. You can do it either through the RF cable or RCA cable.
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Why wont my old Nintendo connect to my TV?

Try a Different HDMI Cable

The connection is made through an HDMI cable, and if this cable is faulty then your TV might not receive the signal from your Switch. The simple solution is to use a different HDMI cable to connect your Nintendo Switch to your TV.
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How do you set up an original Nintendo?

Let's begin.
  1. STEP #1. Plug the NES-003 RF Box cable into your game Nintendo Entertainmanet System. You use the cable with the end that just plugs in, not the end with the screw on it.
  2. STEP #2. Attach the other end of the NES-003 RF box to your television cable port. ...
  3. STEP #3. Change the CH3-CH4 switch to desired channel.
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Do you need cable to play Nintendo?

Nintendo Switch can connect online with a wireless connection or, when through use of a LAN adapter, a wired connection.
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Can I use any HDMI cable for Nintendo Switch?

Connect your HDMI cable to the Switch's HDMI Out port

Both Nintendo Switch models output at 1080p resolution, so just about any decent HDMI cable will be fine for use with them.
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