After you've entered Formatting Options, you need to select Restore Factory Settings to factory-reset your Switch. Read through the information that's presented to you on the screen and click Next.

We're having a look at how to factory reset a Nintendo Switch. Doing this will erase all game and personal data.

Factory resetting your Nintendo Switch To factory reset your Nintendo Switch, delve into the device's system menu. Fully charge your device first, as the wipe can take up to seven minutes.

If your Nintendo Switch is frozen or acting weird, you can usually fix the problem with a simple, quick hard reset, which doesn't delete your data.