Nintendo updates Switch 2 bringing docked VRR to the console
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Nintendo has released an update for Switch 2 that enables Variable Refresh Rate support when the console operates in docked mode. The feature allows compatible games to adjust frame rates dynamically, potentially reducing frame pacing inconsistencies during gameplay. The update also rolled out to the original Switch, though specifics on what changes the older hardware received remain unclear from available reporting.
- Switch 2 now supports VRR in docked mode, enabling dynamic frame rate adjustment for compatible titles.
- The original Switch received the same update, though its implementation details are unconfirmed.
- VRR can help smooth out frame delivery when games struggle to maintain consistent performance targets.
VRR adoption on Switch 2 signals Nintendo's push toward modern display tech that could improve how ports and new games feel in performance-focused scenarios.
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Eurogamer
1h ago
Nintendo adds VRR support to docked Nintendo Switch 2 in latest console update
A new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 has added VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support while the console is docked.
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Nintendo updates Switch 2 bringing docked VRR to the console
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