A new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 is out now. The main notes point to better system work, but some say there are hidden boosts, mainly for old game play.
The main notes from Nintendo say the update helps the system work better to make things nicer for the user. Yet, a data digger named OatmealDome shared on X that it also helps old Switch games run right on the new Nintendo Switch 2.
On a side note, Pikmin 3 Deluxe got its fix. The patch sorts out some blink issues on the Nintendo Switch 2 screen. The demo of Pikmin 3 Deluxe will get this fix soon.
Playing old Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2 matters a lot. Early tests show that even games without new patches play better on this new gadget, with steadier image rates. More updates keep coming, making more old games work well on this new device.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is seen as a big step up from the first one in every way.