Nintendo Drops System Update 23.0.0 for Switch and Switch 2 With VRR and Full Data Transfers
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Nintendo's latest firmware update brings VRR support in TV mode to the Switch 2, alongside full system data transfers and improved virtual game card management for both generations of hardware.
Nintendo has rolled out firmware update version 23.0.0 across both the original Nintendo Switch and the newer Switch 2 hardware, bringing some long awaited quality of life upgrades. The standout addition is native Variable Refresh Rate support for the Switch 2 in TV mode. Players who have compatible displays can now toggle VRR on, provided they also apply a quick update to their Switch 2 dock. This addition also means the VRR minigame in the Welcome Tour finally functions as intended.
For anyone planning an upgrade, the update introduces a seamless complete data transfer feature between two Switch 2 consoles. This arrives just in time for players eyeing upcoming special edition hardware releases who want to bring all their digital libraries, save data, and screenshots over without hassle. Nintendo has also built in smart fallback options for virtual game cards, allowing owners to temporarily play via an online license if a secondary console happens to be offline during a transfer.
Beyond hardware performance, the update touches nearly every corner of the system interface. GameChat receives better history tracking and quick screen size adjustments, accessibility options expand with Brazilian Portuguese text to speech support, and Mii creation gets a fun QR code sharing upgrade. Both the original Switch and its successor also receive standard stability fixes to keep day to day navigation smooth. IGN South Africa originally detailed these full patch notes.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo, Hardware, Console Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa