Whoa, okay, let’s dive into this tangled update world from Nintendo. So, they’ve just thrown a new update at us all, bumping up the Switch to version 20.0.0. Yeah, sounds futuristic, right? But what’s actually in it? Well, a bit of everything, like a digital smorgasbord or something.
Virtual Game Card? Yep, it’s a thing now. Imagine your games floating in some invisible cloud, and you just pull them down as you please. I mean, it’s like my sock drawer, only with video games. And guess what? You can sorta-pass these digital game cards between two systems. Like lending your friend a book, but not really. Wait, do people still lend books?
And then there’s GameShare. Sounds like a social experiment, doesn’t it? Basically, Nintendo Switch 2 becomes a sort of Wi-Fi DJ, spinning games to the nearby systems—but only through local wireless. So, no, your friend in another city isn’t playing Mario Kart with you through this. Which is a bummer. Or maybe not. Who knows.
I almost forgot about the new User-Verification Settings. It’s there to protect your virtual game stash by demanding a PIN or signing in. Because getting hacked would totally mess up a weekend gaming marathon. Can you imagine?
Oh, and there’s Online License Settings now too. It’s a bit like those fancy coffee memberships but for your Switch downloads. You can sip a latte—I mean, play your downloaded games—as long as you’re online. Well, sort of. You’ll need more details from the settings screen. My brain’s already a bit frazzled just thinking about it.
Also, they decided to spice things up with new colors for the eShop and Switch News icons. This might be a minor change, but if you’re using the console obsessively, it’s noticeable. Like switching your car’s air freshener scent from vanilla to pine—small but significant.
And let’s not glaze over the System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2. They’re giving us options, which is cool, I guess. You can swap your stuff to the new system locally or throw it up to their servers if you’re in a hurry to factory reset your old Switch. I mean, who isn’t sentimental about their old gadgets, but I digress.
Interestingly, there’s no more “Primary Console.” Instead, we now have the “Pass-enabled console.” It sounds like a title from a dystopian novel. This means anyone on that console can use those special subscription perks. Sharing is caring, right? Though sometimes it’s like loaning your favorite hoodie—never quite sure if you’ll see it again.
Anyway, if you’re craving more nitty-gritty details, you’ll have to chase the Nintendo website. Or maybe take a break and play a game or two. Either way, happy updating!
