Nintendo Adds Promised VRR Support to Switch 2 via Firmware Update
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The latest update brings variable refresh rate to the console's TV mode, alongside system transfer capabilities and Mii editor tweaks.
Nintendo has released firmware update 23.0.0 for the Switch 2, which finally introduces support for variable refresh rate (VRR) when the console is docked and operating in TV mode. According to reporting from The Verge, Nintendo had previously promised VRR support for the system, yet the console launched without the feature.
VRR is designed to reduce screen tearing and smooth out gameplay by aligning a display's refresh rate with the game's frame rate, which is especially beneficial for titles with unstable frame rates. The Verge notes that this functionality is already standard on the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5.
In addition to VRR, the update introduces a handheld boost mode toggle within the quick settings menu. It also updates the Mii editor, allowing users to enable music reminiscent of the Wii U, 3DS, and Wii consoles during Mii creation.
Furthermore, the firmware enables full system transfers between Switch 2 consoles. The Verge reports this update arrives ahead of the release of a Zelda-themed Switch 2 scheduled for next month.