How To Easily Change Screen Brightness Settings In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Picture Guide)

Learn how to change Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s screen brightness in a few easy steps.

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brightness scale and slider

Thanks for reading this Super Smash Bros. Ultimate guide on TendoSource!

Today, I’m going to help you learn how to change the screen brightness in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Changing the screen brightness settings in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate only requires a few simple steps: navigate to the home screen, access the Options menu, select Brightness category, and adjust the brightness to your liking.


Benefit Of Changing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Brightness Settings

Changing the game’s screen brightness can help minimize eye strain by reducing the brightness; alternatively, increasing the brightness can help players better understand what is happening on-screen.

You can always change the screen brightness whenever you want by following these steps.

Now, continue reading for a detailed picture guide of how to change the screen brightness in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!

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How To Change Your Screen Brightness In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s screen brightness settings allows players to adjust the brightness of the game to their liking.

Changing the brightness only takes a few moments and is rather easy to accomplish once you know what you’re doing.

Important things to note about changing this Super Smash Bros. Ultimate setting:

  • changing screen brightness is not permanent
  • screen brightness can be altered whenever you want

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Make sure your Nintendo Switch and controller batteries are charged. This will prevent your controller or console from shutting off.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • a Nintendo Switch
  • a controller

DIFFICULTY

  • low

TIME REQUIRED

  • low

1) Access Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Main Menu

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Image: Nintendo/TendoSource

Load Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s main menu by simply starting the game.


2) Load The Secondary Settings Pane By Pressing ZR

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's main menu secondary options pane
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Image: Nintendo/TendoSource

Press the ZR button (default controls) or navigate to the right of the screen with analog inputs/directional button inputs.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s secondary settings menu will appear on-screen.


3) Select “Options” From The List Of Menu Choices

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Image: Nintendo/TendoSource

Navigate down to the Options menu and select it.

Press the confirm button (A button by default) to be taken to the Options screen.


4) Select “Brightness” Category

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Image: Nintendo/TendoSource

Use the directional buttons or (left) analog stick to select Brightness from the list of categories.

Press the confirm button to be taken to the Brightness settings screen.


5) Change The Screen Brightness To Your Liking

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Image: Nintendo/TendoSource

Move the brightness bar left and right with the analog stick or directional buttons to adjust the screen’s brightness.

Moving the direction to the left will decrease screen brightness.

Moving the direction to the right will increase screen brightness.

Changes will be reflected on the screen in real time.

  • Press the Y button to make the test image full screen
  • Press the X button to reset your changes

Highlight OK and press the confirm button to confirm your changes.

NOTE: Brightness settings for TV mode and Portable mode will be saved individually and can be altered by selecting the tabs at the top of the screen.

You can only select the tab of your current mode (TV or Portable).

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I personally set my screen brightness to 32. This works well with my sensitive eyes.

Furthermore, I lower my television screen brightness and Nintendo Switch backlight brightness as well which makes playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate more comfortable to me. Fiddle with settings until you find what’s best for you!


6) Play The Game With The New Setting

Enjoy playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with your new screen brightness settings.

Then, use this helpful picture guide whenever you want to change your screen brightness in the future.

Enjoy smashing!


Helpful Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tips You Should Know About

As a bonus, enjoy three of my personal Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tips and tricks that improved my play experience.


1) Make A Smash Tag Online Profile

Create and customize your own personal Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online profile (know as a “Smash Tag)” with over 500 picture icons and a dozen glorious colors.

Why You Should Make An Online Profile

Your online profile is a super-cool personalized way to identify yourself when playing online. If you ever play online, creating an online profile is a must!

Learn how to make your own online profile in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with my picture guide How To Easily Make An Online Profile In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and start smashing online!


2) Learn Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Controls

Learn how to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate by understanding the game’s basic controls such as what button is used to attack, block, grab, and more.

Why You Should Learn Basic Controls

Being familiar with the basics can help you improve over time.

Read my detailed guide Learn Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Controls Right Now to get better at Super Smash Bros. then start smashing!


3) Change Volume And Sound Settings

Increase or decrease Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s background music, sound effect, and voice volumes to fit your personal needs.

Why You Should Adjust Sound Settings

Changing the game’s volume settings is essential for those with sensitive ears or who are hard-of-hearing. Adjusting the volume to your preference can make playing even more enjoyable.

Learn how to change sound settings in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with my picture guide How To Easily Change Sound Settings In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate then start smashing!


How To Get Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Looking to play or gift Super Smash Bros. Ultimate now that you know a bit more about the game? I’m here to help!

Firstly, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is only available on Nintendo Switch since it’s made by Nintendo.

It’s tons of fun for all ages while providing a lot of replay value. The game is stuffed with things to do and unlock, alone or with family and friends.

Personally, I’ve played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for nearly 300 hours, and I still have so much more to do and unlock.

I’ve had fun beating the game’s adventure mode and played countless matches against others online.

Furthermore, I’ve taken my Nintendo Switch to work and played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with friends and coworkers for exciting in-person play sessions.

Playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has provided some of the most fun on the Nintendo Switch I have ever had.

And I really hope you, your family, friends, or gift recipient have just as much fun.

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I hope you enjoy Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch just as much as I have!


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