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Nintendo Adds Docked VRR to Switch 2 in 23.0.0 Update but Games Must Be Updated to Use It

The September system release enables variable refresh rate output for docked play but requires a dock firmware update and per‑title enablement before players will see smoother TV performance.

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Overview

  • Nintendo issued system update 23.0.0 on September 10, 2026, rolling out first in Japan and bringing docked VRR support to the Switch 2 along with other system changes.
  • Docked VRR requires updating the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock firmware and a VRR‑capable TV or monitor before any benefit can appear on screen.
  • Early technical testing shows docked VRR is gated on a whitelist, so developers must flag or patch individual games to enable it and the only confirmed title so far is Nintendo’s Welcome Tour.
  • The update also adds complete data transfer between two Switch 2 consoles, a Quick Settings toggle for Handheld Mode Boost, Mii editor music and QR sharing, and a Virtual Game Card option to play with an online license.
  • Because VRR syncs a display’s refresh rate to a game’s frame rate to cut tearing and stutter, the feature’s real-world impact will depend on developers issuing patches, users updating dock firmware, and regional rollout of the update.