Coverage· Nintendo· Published Sep 10, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 update adds VRR support in TV mode

Nintendo’s version 23.0.0 firmware for Nintendo Switch 2 adds variable refresh rate support in docked TV mode, plus a handheld Boost mode, more Mii music options, and full system transfers between consoles.

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Signal Summary

VRR matches a display’s refresh rate to a game’s frame rate, addressing a feature that was absent from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch when used docked. The update also adds a Boost mode toggle in Quick Settings and lets users add music from some Wii, 3DS, or Wii U Mii creation to the Mii editor. The report says a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 is planned for next month.

Why It Matters

Nintendo Switch 2 owners now gain a previously missing display feature for TV play, while full system transfers make moving to another console less disruptive. The handheld Boost toggle also gives users a more direct way to adjust portable performance settings.

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  • The VergeDocumentOriginal

    Nintendo’s latest Switch 2 update adds VRR support in TV mode

    Tom Warren

    “Nintendo always promised that the Switch 2 would support variable refresh rate (VRR) when docked, but the console launched without this key feature. A new 23.0.0 firmware update now adds VRR support to the Switch 2 when it's docked and in TV mode. VRR adjusts a display's refresh rate to match a game's frame rate, [...]”