Nintendo Unveils Day 1 Update for Switch 2 – Patch Notes Released

Man, where do I start with this whole Nintendo Switch 2 thing? So, there’s this version 20.1.1 update. It’s like you buy this shiny new console, and boom, it’s just a fancy doorstop until you slap this update on it. Kinda wild, right? It actually hits the shelves June 5, but you need this patch to do, well, anything fun.

Anyway, Nintendo dropped the details on this first-ever update for the Switch 2. Oh, and they bumped the operating system to 20.1.1—sounds fancy? Maybe. But really, it just makes sure the Switch 2 is on par with, you know, being a console.

Initially, the update notes were blander than oatmeal, talking about some game-startup issue fix. Can you imagine being all hyped for your new console, and it just sits there, mocking you till you update it? But hey, they fleshed it out later.

Ah yeah, so get this—Nintendo intentionally kept game-playing locked behind the update. It’s like they were scared of pre-release leaks or something. No press tryouts either! I mean, the whole thing seems like a rough start, but they probably have their reasons. Or maybe not. Who knows?

Now, about that patch. It didn’t just make the console useful—it also gave the eShop a makeover. Super speedy, they say! The UI seems way more responsive than the original. Plus, now you can play around with GameChat and even check out the Switch Online stuff.

And here’s something nerdy but cool: microSD Express cards are now a thing. This means your storage is not just a cute little add-on but something that actually zooms in speed. It’s almost as fast as the console’s own memory!

Plus, you’re not stuck with just the internal storage—how helpful is that? And, if you’re one who’s into Virtual Game Cards, yep, those work now too. Just stick the update in, and bam, more features for you.

They’ve also thrown in smartphone app connectivity. Not sure exactly why, but hey, it’s there.

So, when you boot up your Switch 2 in June, make sure you’re ready for the update. It’s like Nintendo’s little initiation ritual to make sure you’re worthy of entering the gaming realm. Or maybe I’m just being overly dramatic about it. Whatever works!