Nintendo Switch 2 Firmware Update 23.0.0 Brings Docked VRR Support
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Nintendo has released firmware version 23.0.0 for the Switch 2, adding variable refresh rate support for docked mode along with display-specific audio settings.
Nintendo Switch 2 owners have a fresh system update waiting to be downloaded, and this one brings a major display upgrade to your living room setup. Firmware version 23.0.0 introduces variable refresh rate support for docked mode, giving players smoother motion and reduced screen tearing in compatible games. While the initial roll out features VRR support primarily for the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour right now, this foundational feature sets the stage for upcoming blockbusters to deliver cleaner performance on modern displays. As reported by Game Rant, taking advantage of the new feature requires connecting your console to a compatible TV or monitor via HDMI and running a separate dock update through the system settings menu.
Beyond variable refresh rate support, the new firmware includes a few practical quality-of-life adjustments for everyday use. Audio settings can now be saved independently for each connected display, making it much easier to switch between a living room TV and a desktop monitor without constantly fiddling with your audio profile. Nintendo also cleaned up the system menus by renaming Dock Output Information to Video Output Information, making the display settings a bit more intuitive to navigate.
System updates rarely grab headlines unless they break something, but hardware upgrades that improve display performance are always welcome in modern gaming. As developers start building native titles for Nintendo's new hardware, having standard display tech like VRR ready at the system level ensures our games will look and play better on the screens we already own.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Hardware, Gaming News, Console Updates
Original article: Game Rant