Welcome to Play Nintendo for Parents!
This is an online resource to help you navigate the world of kids and video games. You can learn how to manage parental controls for your Nintendo Switch system, how to help implement best practices for online play, and how games are rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). You can also find great kid-friendly games and discover fun ways for the whole family to play together.
Nintendo Switch systems
Nintendo Switch systems
Discover fun for the family with the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite systems. Compare these three different systems to find one that fits the way you play.
Discover fun for the family with the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite systems. Compare these three different systems to find one that fits the way you play.
Online safety & privacy
Online safety & privacy
Discover best practices for online play and learn how video game ratings from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) can help you make informed choices about which Nintendo games are right for you and your family.
Discover best practices for online play and learn how video game ratings from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) can help you make informed choices about which Nintendo games are right for you and your family.
Research game ratings
Research game ratings
Learn how video game ratings from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) can help you make informed choices about which Nintendo games are right for you and your family.
Learn how video game ratings from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) can help you make informed choices about which Nintendo games are right for you and your family.
Tools for parents
Tools for parents
Get the answers you’re looking for about parental controls, game categories, Nintendo Accounts for kids, and fun ways to play together as a family.
Get the answers you’re looking for about parental controls, game categories, Nintendo Accounts for kids, and fun ways to play together as a family.
Game Finder
Game Finder
Help find the right game for your child with this fun online activity. Answer a few questions about your little gamer to get recommendations for games to make everyone smile.
Help find the right game for your child with this fun online activity. Answer a few questions about your little gamer to get recommendations of games to make everyone smile.
Family time
Family time
Want to spend more quality time with your kids? Explore our collection of entertaining activities for the whole family, including downloadable arts and crafts projects, party-planning ideas, and more.
Want to spend more quality time with your kids? Explore our collection of entertaining activities for the whole family, including downloadable arts & crafts projects, party-planning ideas, and more.