NINTENDO SWITCH 2 FINALLY GETS VRR SUPPORT

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THU, SEP 10, 2026

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Nintendo has rolled out firmware update 23.0.0 to the Switch 2, adding variable refresh rate (VRR) support when the console is docked in TV mode. The feature arrives months after launch, despite being promised at the console's announcement.

VRR technology adjusts a display's refresh rate to match a game's frame rate in real time, eliminating screen tearing and smoothing gameplay during frame rate fluctuations. The feature is especially valuable for Switch 2 games with unstable performance. Nintendo confirmed VRR compatibility during the Switch 2's reveal but the console launched without the functionality. The delay prompted questions about whether the hardware would ever receive the capability. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S both support VRR on their respective platforms, making the Switch 2's addition a competitive catch-up. The update brings Nintendo's latest hardware in line with current-generation console standards for display features. Update 23.0.0 is now available for all Switch 2 owners. The feature requires a compatible display with VRR capabilities to function.

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