Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
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Nintendo Adds VRR To Docked Nintendo Switch 2 Play In The Most Annoying Way
Nintendo has added Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support to the docked Nintendo Switch, over a year after its launch. This feature, previously available in portable mode, requires a dock update and game developer support to function, with 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' being the only title currently compatible. The implementation is criticized for being inconvenient and potentially inconsistent.
The Switch 2 is finally getting VRR in docked mode for smoother performance with compatible TVs and monitors — but…
Nintendo has released a system update for the Switch that enables Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support in docked mode, improving performance for compatible TVs and monitors. However, the feature currently only works on a limited 'whitelist' of games, with Nintendo Switch Welcome Tour being the only title updated so far.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour version 1.1.0 update released
Nintendo has released version 1.1.0 of the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. This update adds the ability to play the VRR Slider Demo in TV mode, requiring a VRR-compatible TV and an updated Nintendo Switch 2 dock. Several other issues have also been fixed to improve the gameplay experience.
Feature: Switch 2, Year One - How Closely Did Nintendo Follow Its Own Playbook?
This analysis examines how closely Nintendo followed its historical game release patterns for the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2. While many expected titles like Mario Kart and Pokémon appeared, notable absences include mainline Super Mario and Xenoblade Chronicles games. The article also forecasts potential releases for Year Two, considering factors like price hikes and franchise trends.
Nintendo Misses Out On Top 10 In Metacritic's 16th Annual Game Publisher Rankings
Metacritic's 16th annual Game Publisher Rankings for 2025 show Square Enix taking the top spot, with Nintendo improving to 12th place. Despite releasing more games and having titles score 90 or above, Nintendo's average score was impacted by lower-rated Switch 2 exclusives.
