Nintendo constantly aims to improve the functionality of its systems and services in order to provide the easiest, most user-friendly experience possible. As a part of these efforts, we are making Nintendo Switch system updates available for download via the Internet.
In most situations, the Nintendo Switch will automatically download the most recent system update while it is connected online. You can and from the System Settings menu if necessary.
Important: If you are unable to perform the system update, and try again.
Register a channel to receive News for specific games To register, head to News >
Add friends from your Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Friend Lists To add friends, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Friend Suggestions
Receive notifications when your Friends go online To turn this ON/OFF, head to System Settings > Notifications > Friend Notifications
Find paired controllers within communication range by activating the vibration feature To search, head to Controllers >
Change the user icon order on the Home Menu To change order, head to System Settings > Users > Change Order
Select from 6 new Splatoon 2 characters for user icon To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile
Change the system volume from the Quick Settings To , hold down the HOME Button
Lower the maximum volume for headphone or speakers connected to the audio jack To lower the max headphone volume, head to System Settings > System > Lower Max Headphone Volume
* This settings will be ON when Parental Controls are enabled
Change display colors to Invert Colors or Grayscale To use this feature, head to System Settings > System > Change Display Colors
Use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller via wired communication by connecting the USB charging cable To enable, head to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Pro Controller Wired Communication
* The NFC touchpoint on the Pro Controller will be disabled while the controller is using wired communication.
Update connected controllers To update, head to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors >
Added a feature that suggests deletion of software data if there is insufficient space when downloading other software To use this feature, head to System Settings > Data Management > Quick Archive
* User save data is not deleted
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:
Resolved an issue that caused game software updates to fail and prevented the software from starting
Improvements to prevent unintended HDMI input change with certain TVs while the console is docked in Sleep Mode
enjineer30302 on June 20th, 2017 at 00:55 UTC »
We're living in the future now.
reddit_Iurker on June 20th, 2017 at 00:18 UTC »
Finally! Should be perfect for tabletop mode.
Ozzie001 on June 20th, 2017 at 00:16 UTC »
Register a channel to receive News for specific games To register, head to News > Find Channels Add friends from your Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Friend Lists To add friends, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Friend Suggestions Receive notifications when your Friends go online To turn this ON/OFF, head to System Settings > Notifications > Friend Notifications Find paired controllers within communication range by activating the vibration feature To search, head to Controllers > Find Controllers Change the user icon order on the Home Menu To change order, head to System Settings > Users > Change Order Select from 6 new Splatoon 2 characters for user icon To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile Change the system volume from the Quick Settings To access Quick Settings, hold down the HOME Button Lower the maximum volume for headphone or speakers connected to the audio jack To lower the max headphone volume, head to System Settings > System > Lower Max Headphone Volume This settings will be ON when Parental Controls are enabled Change display colors to Invert Colors or Grayscale To use this feature, head to System Settings > System > Change Display Colors Connect a USB keyboard to the dock to type whenever the keyboard is on the screen Use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller via wired communication by connecting the USB charging cable To enable, head to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Pro Controller Wired Communication The NFC touchpoint on the Pro Controller will be disabled while the controller is using wired communication. Update connected controllers To update, head to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Update Controllers Added a feature that suggests deletion of software data when insufficient space when downloading other software User save data is not deleted
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:
Resolved an issue that caused game software updates to fail and prevented the software from starting Improvements to prevent unintended HDMI input change with certain TVs while the console is docked in Sleep Mode