What would happen if I totally shut down, after playing a game on Nintendo Switch, is it better to do this and can continue where left off

When you fully shut down your Nintendo Switch after playing a game, the next time you turn it on, you have the option to resume where you left off, provided the game supports that feature. Most modern games on the Switch allow you to pick up right where you stopped playing, especially if you just put the console into sleep mode rather than a full shutdown. Here are a few points to consider: 1. **Sleep Mode vs. Shutdown**: The Switch has a sleep mode that allows you to quickly resume your game without fully shutting down. If you just put the console in sleep mode, it uses minimal power but saves your game session exactly where you left off. 2. **Full Shutdown**: If you completely shut down the Switch, the system will close all active processes, and while you can still pick up your game when you start it again, it may take a little longer to boot up compared to resuming from sleep mode. 3. **Data Saving**: Most games automatically save your progress at certain checkpoints, so regardless of whether you shut down or enter sleep mode, you should typically be able to resume your game from your last saved progress. 4. **Power Management**: If you’re concerned about battery life, using sleep mode is usually more efficient than a full shutdown. However, if you’re not planning to use your Switch for an extended period, a full shutdown can help preserve battery life further. In summary, if you want an immediate resumption of your game, it's usually better to put the Switch in sleep mode rather than shut it down. However, shutting it down won't generally cause issues with saving progress, as long as the game has saved your progress.