{"id":2137332,"date":"2026-09-10T08:42:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T05:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2137332"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T05:42:57","slug":"nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-system-update-23-0-0-released-here-are-the-full-patch-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2137332","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Released \u2014 Here Are the Full Patch Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2154984108 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-2044616299 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo has released a fresh firmware update for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles, adding VRR support while playing <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tech\/nintendo-switch-2\">Switch 2<\/a> in TV mode. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The ability to toggle on VRR, or variable refresh rate, will of course also rely on your TV supporting this feature. Still, if it does, you&#8217;ll be able to toggle this on \u2014 though bear in mind you&#8217;ll also just need to activate an update to your Switch 2&#8217;s dock first. (Finally, Welcome Tour&#8217;s VRR minigame will be fully playable!)<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">You&#8217;ll also now be able to perform a system transfer between two Switch 2 consoles, which will be handy if you&#8217;re picking up that upcoming <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-console-and-accessory-preorders-are-live-in-the-uk\">Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 special edition console<\/a> and want to move all your games and settings over.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Console Images<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console images.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console images.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 7 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console images.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console images.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console images.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console images.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A list of other smaller tweaks lies below for both consoles, though the majority of additions here are for Nintendo&#8217;s newer machine:<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\"><strong>Nintendo Switch 2 &#8211; Version 23.0.0 (10th September 2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We took the following actions in the \u201cGameChat\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve added a feature that displays chats you\u2019ve previously participated in, in the list of chats you can join.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve made it possible to join a new chat without selecting any friends.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a button to change the screen size in the menu that appears when you press the C button during a chat.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a \u201cSettings\u201d option to the \u201cVirtual Game Card\u201d list screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">You can check the registration status of the device using the virtual game card.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">VRR output is now supported in TV mode. When both the software and the TV support it, the video will be output at a refresh rate that matches the game\u2019s processing speed. An update to the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock is required to enable this feature.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Switch 2 now supports \u201ccomplete data transfer\u201d between two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. You can transfer all your data, including save data and screenshots, from your Switch 2 to your new Switch 2 console.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Made the following changes in \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>Under \u201cAccessibility\u201d \u2192 \u201cText-to-Speech,\u201d we have added support for text-to-speech in Portuguese (Brazil).<\/li>\n<li>Under \u201cAccessibility\u201d \u2192 \u201cVoice-to-Text Conversion for Game Chat,\u201d we\u2019ve added Portuguese (Brazil) to the list of languages \u200b\u200bfor \u201cText-to-Speech Conversion.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve made it so that the \u201cAudio\u201d -&gt; \u201cTV Sound\u201d settings are saved for each connected TV.<\/li>\n<li>The item name \u201cDisplay\u201d \u2192 \u201cDock Output Information\u201d has been changed to \u201cVideo Output Information\u201d to allow users to check in detail the video signals that the connected TV can display.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a \u201cVRR Settings\u201d option to the \u201cDisplay\u201d section.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a feature to \u201cMii\u201d that allows you to create a QR code of your Mii and share it with other users.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a feature that allows you to instantly play and check the sound when you change the volume under \u201cSleep\u201d \u2192 \u201cSleep wake-up sound when playing on TV\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>We have added an item to \u201cSystem\u201d \u2192 \u201cSwitch Software Operation Mode\u201d \u2192 \u201cToggle Handheld Mode Boost in Quick Settings\u201d. Turning this setting ON will allow you to toggle the Handheld Mode Boost ON\/OFF in the Quick Settings menu that appears when you long-press the HOME button.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a new option: \u201cSystem\u201d \u2192 \u201cTransfer all to Nintendo Switch 2\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Even if you cannot transfer the virtual game card from another console when starting the software, you can now temporarily play the software using an online license. If another console is offline and you are unable to transfer the virtual game card, the \u201cPlay with Online License\u201d button will appear. Only the person who purchased the software can play it using an online license.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>added a feature to play background music in the Mii editing screen. You can switch or stop the background music (BGM) using the \u201cBGM Settings\u201d button in the upper left corner of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Regarding handheld mode boost, we\u2019ve made it possible to use other controllers even while Joy-Con 2s are attached to the console.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u201cMy Page\u201d \u2192 \u201cProfile\u201d play record, play time when playing the same software on multiple consoles will now be aggregated. The games you\u2019ve played since the update will be displayed in chronological order.<\/li>\n<li>We have fixed several issues and improved operational stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Nintendo Switch 1 &#8211; Version 23.0.0 (10th September 2026)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve added a \u201cSettings\u201d option to the \u201cVirtual Game Card\u201d list screen. You can check the registration status of the device using the virtual game card.<\/li>\n<li>Even if you cannot transfer the virtual game card from another console when starting the software, you can now temporarily play the software using an online license. If another console is offline and you are unable to transfer the virtual game card, the \u201cPlay with Online License\u201d button will appear. Only the person who purchased the software can play it using an online license.<\/li>\n<li>We have fixed several issues and improved operational stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1355461925 box poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">How would you rate the Nintendo Switch 2 library so far? <\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-4218469134 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" 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You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/tomphillipseg.bsky.social\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">@tomphillipseg.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"jsx-2511205168 preferred-source\"><strong class=\"jsx-2511205168\">Get IGN&#8217;s Biggest Stories FIRST. Set Us as Your Source.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.ign.com\" class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--secondary jsx-3027214138 icon-button contained centered large\" title=\"Add Source\" aria-label=\"Add Source\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ign-icon icon-google jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-google\" alt=\"Google\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Google.9e99a9d7.svg?cors=0\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 large\">Add Source<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo has released a fresh firmware update for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles, adding VRR support while playing <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tech\/nintendo-switch-2\">Switch 2<\/a> in TV mode. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The ability to toggle on VRR, or variable refresh rate, will of course also rely on your TV supporting this feature. Still, if it does, you&#8217;ll be able to toggle this on \u2014 though bear in mind you&#8217;ll also just need to activate an update to your Switch 2&#8217;s dock first. (Finally, Welcome Tour&#8217;s VRR minigame will be fully playable!)<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">You&#8217;ll also now be able to perform a system transfer between two Switch 2 consoles, which will be handy if you&#8217;re picking up that upcoming <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-switch-2-console-and-accessory-preorders-are-live-in-the-uk\">Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 special edition console<\/a> and want to move all your games and settings over.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Console Images<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition console images.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" 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data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A list of other smaller tweaks lies below for both consoles, though the majority of additions here are for Nintendo&#8217;s newer machine:<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\"><strong>Nintendo Switch 2 &#8211; Version 23.0.0 (10th September 2026)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We took the following actions in the \u201cGameChat\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve added a feature that displays chats you\u2019ve previously participated in, in the list of chats you can join.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve made it possible to join a new chat without selecting any friends.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a button to change the screen size in the menu that appears when you press the C button during a chat.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a \u201cSettings\u201d option to the \u201cVirtual Game Card\u201d list screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">You can check the registration status of the device using the virtual game card.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">VRR output is now supported in TV mode. When both the software and the TV support it, the video will be output at a refresh rate that matches the game\u2019s processing speed. An update to the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock is required to enable this feature.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Switch 2 now supports \u201ccomplete data transfer\u201d between two Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. You can transfer all your data, including save data and screenshots, from your Switch 2 to your new Switch 2 console.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Made the following changes in \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>Under \u201cAccessibility\u201d \u2192 \u201cText-to-Speech,\u201d we have added support for text-to-speech in Portuguese (Brazil).<\/li>\n<li>Under \u201cAccessibility\u201d \u2192 \u201cVoice-to-Text Conversion for Game Chat,\u201d we\u2019ve added Portuguese (Brazil) to the list of languages \u200b\u200bfor \u201cText-to-Speech Conversion.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve made it so that the \u201cAudio\u201d -&gt; \u201cTV Sound\u201d settings are saved for each connected TV.<\/li>\n<li>The item name \u201cDisplay\u201d \u2192 \u201cDock Output Information\u201d has been changed to \u201cVideo Output Information\u201d to allow users to check in detail the video signals that the connected TV can display.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a \u201cVRR Settings\u201d option to the \u201cDisplay\u201d section.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a feature to \u201cMii\u201d that allows you to create a QR code of your Mii and share it with other users.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a feature that allows you to instantly play and check the sound when you change the volume under \u201cSleep\u201d \u2192 \u201cSleep wake-up sound when playing on TV\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>We have added an item to \u201cSystem\u201d \u2192 \u201cSwitch Software Operation Mode\u201d \u2192 \u201cToggle Handheld Mode Boost in Quick Settings\u201d. Turning this setting ON will allow you to toggle the Handheld Mode Boost ON\/OFF in the Quick Settings menu that appears when you long-press the HOME button.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ve added a new option: \u201cSystem\u201d \u2192 \u201cTransfer all to Nintendo Switch 2\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Even if you cannot transfer the virtual game card from another console when starting the software, you can now temporarily play the software using an online license. If another console is offline and you are unable to transfer the virtual game card, the \u201cPlay with Online License\u201d button will appear. Only the person who purchased the software can play it using an online license.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>added a feature to play background music in the Mii editing screen. You can switch or stop the background music (BGM) using the \u201cBGM Settings\u201d button in the upper left corner of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Regarding handheld mode boost, we\u2019ve made it possible to use other controllers even while Joy-Con 2s are attached to the console.<\/li>\n<li>In the \u201cMy Page\u201d \u2192 \u201cProfile\u201d play record, play time when playing the same software on multiple consoles will now be aggregated. The games you\u2019ve played since the update will be displayed in chronological order.<\/li>\n<li>We have fixed several issues and improved operational stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Nintendo Switch 1 &#8211; Version 23.0.0 (10th September 2026)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li>We\u2019ve added a \u201cSettings\u201d option to the \u201cVirtual Game Card\u201d list screen. You can check the registration status of the device using the virtual game card.<\/li>\n<li>Even if you cannot transfer the virtual game card from another console when starting the software, you can now temporarily play the software using an online license. If another console is offline and you are unable to transfer the virtual game card, the \u201cPlay with Online License\u201d button will appear. Only the person who purchased the software can play it using an online license.<\/li>\n<li>We have fixed several issues and improved operational stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1355461925 box poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">How would you rate the Nintendo Switch 2 library so far? <\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-4218469134 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" 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You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/tomphillipseg.bsky.social\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">@tomphillipseg.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo has released a fresh firmware update for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles, adding VRR support while playing Switch 2 in TV mode. The ability to toggle on VRR, or variable refresh rate, will of course also rely on your TV supporting this feature. 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