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

Nintendo has pushed a 23.0.0 system update for the Switch 2 that enables variable refresh rate (VRR) when the console is docked and used in TV mode. The console launched without this capability despite earlier promises, and the new firmware finally turns the feature on for docked play.

VRR works by aligning a display's refresh rate to a game's current frame rate, which helps smooth gameplay and cut down on screen tearing. That behavior makes VRR particularly useful for games that experience fluctuating frame rates; the feature is already standard on competing current-generation consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series S / X.

The update also adds a few other user-facing improvements. Quick settings now include a toggle for handheld boost mode, and Nintendo has updated the Mii editor to allow music for some Mii creations carried over from the Wii, 3DS, or Wii U. Additionally, the firmware adds the ability to perform a full system transfer from one Switch 2 unit to another.

Nintendo timed the system-transfer capability to arrive before a Zelda-themed Switch 2 model due next month, making it easier for users to move accounts and data between consoles ahead of that launch. The update was reported by Tom Warren on September 10, 2026.