Switch 2 Firmware Adds VRR and Handheld Boost
Recent firmware updates for the Nintendo Switch 2 have introduced significant new features. Version 23.0.0 enables Variable Refresh Rate support for TV mode. Earlier updates brought a "Handheld Mode Boost" for original Switch games and general system stability improvements.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Version 23.0.0 adds VRR support for TV mode and Mii Maker music (patch notes)
Nintendo has released firmware update Version 23.0.0 for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update adds VRR support for TV mode and Mii Maker music to the Nintendo Switch 2, while the original Switch receives the ability to play virtual game cards using a temporary online license.
Nintendo Switch 2 firmware updated to Version 22.1.0 (patch notes)
Nintendo has released firmware update Version 22.1.0 for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch family of systems. The update focuses on general system stability improvements for an enhanced user experience, with patch notes remaining consistent across both console generations.
Nintendo Switch 2 Version 22.0.0 adds “Handheld Mode Boost” for Switch 1 games
Nintendo has released firmware update Version 22.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and original Nintendo Switch. The update introduces a "Handheld Mode Boost" for the Switch 2, which allows original Switch games to run at TV Mode performance levels while in handheld mode, potentially offering visual enhancements due to the Switch 2's higher resolution screen. The update also includes several quality-of-life improvements for both consoles, such as enhanced friend note-taking features and GameChat improvements.
