Will Switch Download in Sleep Mode?

How to download games while the Switch is in sleep mode. ... Once the download has started, you can put your console into sleep mode. The download will continue in the background.

Does Switch download faster in sleep mode?

If you've already picked up Nintendo's new Switch console and you're downloading your games via the eShop, you might want to take advantage of the console's sleep mode. According to a new video, the Nintendo Switch actually downloads games from the online store faster if it's put into sleep mode.

Can I turn off my Nintendo Switch while downloading a game?

If the Nintendo Switch is completely shut down, it will not continue downloading games or updates. When this happens, your downloads will pause. When you are able to resume the downloads, they will resume from where you let off; you will not need to completely redownload them from the start.