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Nintendo rolls out variable refresh rate support for Switch 2 TV mode
A new system update enables variable refresh rate support alongside a required dock firmware upgrade.
Latest update: Activating the newly added docked variable refresh rate feature requires a separate update to the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock.
The short version
- Nintendo released firmware version 23.0.0 for the Switch 2, bringing variable refresh rate support to docked TV gameplay.[The Verge]
- Enabling the display capability requires an additional update to the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock.[Engadget]
- The console update also introduces a handheld boost mode toggle in the system quick settings menu.[The Verge]
- The rollout delivers a feature Nintendo initially revealed for the console before temporarily shelving it prior to launch.[Engadget]
Key facts
- Nintendo released the 23.0.0 firmware update for the Switch 2, enabling variable refresh rate support when docked in TV mode.[The Verge · Engadget]
- Activating the docked VRR functionality requires an update to the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock.[Engadget]
- Docked VRR was originally announced by Nintendo, dropped before launch, and is now being delivered.[Engadget]
- The firmware release includes a new handheld boost mode toggle accessible via quick settings.[The Verge · Engadget]
Sources
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