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"Is my child playing video games too much?"
Monitor your child's gameplay time.
In the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device app, you can set a time limit for how long your child is allowed to play. When it's time, an alarm will be triggered on Nintendo Switch to let them know their play time is up.
You can also comfortably monitor whether your children are keeping to the set time or not. By using the "Suspend Software" feature, you can set it so that the game turns off automatically when your child's gameplay time is up.
As a parent, it's not always easy to keep an eye on your children's time spent with entertainment devices. The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device app is a free smart device app which you can link with Nintendo Switch to easily monitor what and how your children are playing. If you do not have a smart device you can also set certain restrictions on Nintendo Switch directly.
"What kind of games are they playing?"
Monitor what your child is playing.
There’s even a function in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device app where you can see a report of which video games your child has been playing, and for how long.
In addition to seeing what your children have been playing daily, you can also receive a monthly play report of your child from the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device app. At a glance, you can see what kind of games your children are interested in.
“Can I restrict games according to my child's age?”
You can restrict your child’s gaming access based on their age. The following settings are available for features that can be restricted:
1. Prevent children from playing games that are inappropriate for their age: You can set which games can be played based on the PEGI age rating.
2. Restrict communication with other users: You can restrict your child’s ability to exchange messages and images with other users. This restriction can also be set for individual games.*
3. Restrict the ability to post screenshots to social network services: You can restrict your child’s ability to post screenshots captured on Nintendo Switch to social network services.
Game ratings from the The Film & Publication Board (FPB) provide information about what’s in a video game. These ratings can help you make informed choices about which Nintendo games are right for you and your family.
The Film and Publication Board (FPB) is a regulatory body in South Africa responsible for classifying films, games, and certain publications for public distribution. Our mandate has been expanded to include regulating online content, in addition to physical content, with the aim of protecting children and vulnerable citizens.
All classification decisions must consider the context, impact, release format and online interactivity of the content. Visit the FPB’s website for the full set of Classification Guidelines or click the button below.
How to understand an FPB Rating on games:
