Rebecca Spear
Gaming aficionado Rebecca Spear is iMore's dedicated gaming editor with a focus on Nintendo Switch and iOS gaming. You’ll never catch her without her Switch or her iPad Air handy. Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides and reviews for Switch and Apple Arcade. She also loves checking out new gaming accessories like iPhone controllers and has her ear to the ground when it comes to covering the next big trend. Some of her favorite franchises are Zelda, Pokémon, and Fire Emblem. When she isn't gaming or serving as a couch for her affectionate corgi and cuddly kitty, Rebecca can be found digitally drawing with her iPad and Apple Pencil while watching Apple TV. If you talk to her while she’s drawing, get ready to hear all about Adobe Fresco and Photoshop cause they are some of her most used programs. She also loves attending comic conventions while cosplaying as her favorite video game characters and purchasing gaming collectibles. On hot summer days, you’ll find her swimming at the local river with her corgi, Penny.
Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
How to transfer user data from one Nintendo Switch device to another
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Upgrading to another Switch? Make sure you do it correctly.
How to format the microSD card on Nintendo Switch
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Sometimes, 32GB of storage on the Nintendo Switch is not enough. You'll need to format a microSD to allow it to function properly in your Switch.
How to safely transfer Nintendo Switch game data from one microSD card to another
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Need more space on your microSD card? Make sure to upgrade to a new one the safe way.
How to delete, archive, and reinstall digital games on Nintendo Switch
By Lory Gil, Rebecca Spear last updated
Trying to free up some space on your Nintendo Switch to make room for Mario Kart 8? You can uninstall digital games!
How to use a PS4 controller with Nintendo Switch
By Rebecca Spear last updated
You don't have to buy a Pro Controller to get the best gaming experience on Switch. Just use your PS4 controller!
How to use a PS5 DualSense controller on Switch
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Already have a PS5 controller lying around? Hook it up to your Switch for a more traditional gamepad experience.
How to transfer old saves and downloads to a new Nintendo Switch
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Did you pick up a new Nintendo Switch system to upgrade your old one? Transfer your save data to the new device with these simple steps.
How to wirelessly use your Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S controller with Nintendo Switch
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Play Switch games with your favorite Xbox controller.
How to transfer game data between internal storage and microSD card on Nintendo Switch
By Rebecca Spear last updated
With the Nintendo Switch console's 10.0.0 update, players can now transfer game data between the microSD card and internal storage much more easily. Here's how to do it.
How to reset your Nintendo Switch before selling it
By Rebecca Spear last updated
You don't want someone else to have access to your accounts or games. Here's how to completely reset your Switch before selling it.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Battle Stadium guide: Best rental teams, Casual, Ranked, online competitions, and more
By Alex Huebner, Rebecca Spear published
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has a Battle Stadium feature available so players can battle others from across the world and even earn a rank. Here's what you need to know.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: All version differences and exclusives
By Alex Huebner, Rebecca Spear published
If you're wondering if you should get Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, or what you're missing by which one you've chosen, these are the differences you'll see in each title.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Christmas — Toy Day, Jingle, gifts, the perfect snowman, DIY recipes, and more
By Rebecca Spear last updated
Celebrate with toys, decorations, and a special visitor.
How to check hours played on Nintendo Switch games 2022
By Rebecca Spear last updated
What was your most-played game this year?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7 Star Charizard Tera Raid: Best build, strategy, how to unlock, and more
By Rebecca Spear published
Fighting 7 Star Charizard Tera Raids can be incredibly tough unless you come prepared and use the right Pokémon in battle. Here's how to unlock these raids and how best to defeat them.
WTF? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the lowest price it's ever been right now
By Rebecca Spear last updated
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is currently more than half off for Cyber Monday. Grab this award-winning Switch game while it's at the lowest price it's ever been.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: How to quickly evolve Rellor, Pawmo, and Bramblin
By Rebecca Spear published
In order to evolve Rellor, Pawmo, or Bramblin, trainers will need to do something very specific. It can take some time, but fortunately there's a way to make it easier.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit
By Rebecca Spear published
Kingambit is one of the trickiest new evolutions in Scarlet and Violet. But once you know what to do to make Bisharp evolve, you can do it pretty fast.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: All 68 wild Tera Pokémon locations
By Rebecca Spear published
There are a total of 68 wild Tera Pokémon dotting the map in Scarlet and Violet. Here's where you can find all of them.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: How to get a Koraidon or Miraidon that you can trade
By Rebecca Spear published
The Legendary Koraidon or Miraidon that you get at the start of the game cannot be traded. But you can get another one that can be.
Play your iPhone like a Switch with this awesome gaming controller deal
By Rebecca Spear published
There are hundreds if not thousands of games to play on iPhone and having a good controller can greatly improve the experience. Get this one while it's on sale for Cyber Monday.
The best gaming chair I've ever had is at an amazing price right now
By Rebecca Spear published
AndaSeat offers some of the very best gaming chairs on the market including the Kaise 3 XL, which I use every day. Right now this comfortable seat is discounted for Cyber Monday.
Hottest Switch games from 2022 that gamers actually want this holiday season
By Rebecca Spear published
Thousands of Nintendo Switch games came out this year, but there are only a handful that are the hottest hits. You can't go wrong when gifting these games.