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Learn about the crashing error in Pokemon Legends Z-A while using Nintendo Switch’s docked mode, including possible fixes to try.
Pokemon Legends Z-A, admittedly, isn’t breaking new ground in terms of its visuals. However, it’s still a rather taxing game for the Nintendo Switch hardware. Although the game does offer a stable frame rate on the original Switch, it’s still far from perfect. One of the biggest issues that many players have been reporting since the game’s release is its tendency to crash while in the docked mode.
The crashes are mostly reported by players running the game on the original Switch. However, at Deltia’s Gaming, we had the game crash on a Switch 2 as well, while playing in docked mode. Thankfully, there are some easy fixes that you can try to remedy the crashing errors in Legends Z-A.
Here’s a list of all possible fixes for the crashing error in Pokemon Legends Z-A, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
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Possible Fixes for Pokemon Legends Z-A Crashing Errors
From our testing, the primary reason for the crashes seems to be either overheating or faulty installation. That said, we cannot rule out possible issues with the game’s code either. However, we were able to get past the annoying crashes by simply changing the location of the Switch’s dock. Furthermore, if you’re using a physical cartridge of the game, make sure it’s updated to the latest version.
Additionally, on Switch 2, you can try turning off the 120 Hz Mode, which might help stabilize the game. Here are all the possible fixes you can try for the crashing errors in Pokemon Legends Z-A:
Keep the Switch Well-Ventilated
Pokemon Legends Z-A might not look like much, but it does have a tangible impact on the Switch’s CPU. Running the game for just a few hours will easily heat up the console. Thankfully, the Switch and Switch 2 have a fairly robust cooling system. However, with age and dust accumulation, the vents on the Switch can get clogged. This ends up overheating the console.
Overheating is often the cause of crashes on the Nintendo Switch. If you’re playing the game on an old Nintendo Switch, make sure the console’s vents are not clogged by dust. Furthermore, we highly recommend keeping the console in a well-ventilated space.
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Disable 120 Hz Mode on Switch 2
In our case, disabling the 120 Hz mode on our Switch 2 helped stabilize Pokemon Legends Z-A. The game is locked to 60 Hz in both handheld and docked modes. As such, you’re not losing performance by disabling the 120 Hz mode. That said, if you’re playing games like Hollow Knight Silksong or Mario Kart World on your Switch 2, we recommend enabling the 120 Hz mode.
Both those titles benefit from the 120 Hz mode when docked. To enable/disable the 120 Hz mode on the Switch 2, follow these steps:
- From your console’s HOME screen, head to System Settings.
- From the System Settings, navigate to Display.
- Under the Display settings, scroll down to the TV section.
- Under the TV options, you will find the toggle for 120 Hz Output.
Do note that the 120 Hz Output toggle is only applicable to the docked mode. The setting doesn’t affect handheld mode.
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