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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by The Verge and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:55:56 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

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

  2. Nintendo's Switch 2 will now sync its refresh rate to your TV for smoother motion

Sources

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Read the full report at The Verge

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