Nintendo has released System Update 23.0.0 for the Switch 2, officially introducing Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support for docked mode. This feature aims to synchronize the console's frame rate with compatible TVs and monitors to eliminate screen tearing and judder. However, the implementation comes with a significant limitation: it operates on a whitelist system, meaning individual games must be specifically updated by developers to support the feature. Currently, only 'Nintendo’s Switch 2 Welcome Tour' supports docked VRR. Unlike the PS5, which can force VRR at the system level, the Switch 2 requires title-by-title integration. The update also includes other enhancements, such as full data transfer capabilities between consoles, a new 'Switch 2 Boost' toggle, and various interface optimizations. While the arrival of VRR is a positive step for performance, the reliance on developer-led patches suggests a slow rollout for the broader library.
This is a summary. Read the full article at the original source:
TechRadarRelated stories
Nintendo has launched a new promotional sale, but recent reports suggest the financial flexibility behind these discounts stems from significant tarif…
Marvel's Wolverine, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from Insomniac Games, offers a return to a more straightforward and visceral style of action ga…
The hairstyle popularized by the Black Panther villain Erik Killmonger has become a ubiquitous default for Black characters in video games. Industry e…