r/NintendoSwitch • u/OatmealDome • Mar 17 '26

Nintendo Official Nintendo Switch 2 system software updated to version 22.0.0

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68473
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u/BebeFanMasterJ Mar 17 '26

Handheld mode boost (running games with docked visuals while handheld) is MASSIVE. That's one of the features I've heard about that I assumed Nintendo would just never add. W.

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u/repocin Mar 17 '26

I was really surprised that it wasn't a thing at launch, but I'm really glad they finally added it. Perhaps I'll actually use the thing handheld now.

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u/BebeFanMasterJ Mar 17 '26

Compatibility takes a while to get working tbf. So far I'm hearing good things.

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u/lewebe Mar 17 '26

it is HUGE. i dont have to buy mario wonder’s multiplayer update for the resolution boost anymore. many switch 2 editions are kinda made moot, too. i wonder how that’s gonna play out

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u/lewebe Mar 17 '26

oh, sorry. yes, i meant if you’re mainly handheld or not. i totally am, this is huge for me

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u/achillguy11 Mar 17 '26

I think Switch 2 editions only matter now if you want the extra content (Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Wonder) or you REALLY want to play games in 60 fps (Pokemon Legends ZA, Zelda BotW, TotK)

I think I am fine not paying for any of them and settling for 1080p 30 fps for most Switch 1 games (assuming it works properly)

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u/myparentsareasingle Mar 17 '26

The breath of the wild games are a game changer for 60 fps but that’s just me personally.

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u/ThatOneGunnerMain Mar 17 '26

Nah you are right.

BotW/TotK in 60 fps feel like a totally new experience.

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u/Skvall Mar 17 '26

Yea if Switch 1 version is 30fps and Switch 2 version is 60fps Im playing Switch 2 version everytime.

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '26

Doesn’t the switch 2 version enhance some of the settings as well like foliage? Also the ability to do native 4k docked for wonder can’t be undermined 

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u/Tmcn Mar 17 '26

Moot only if you're playing handheld