Nintendo Releases Day 1 Update Patch Notes for Switch 2

Alright, so I just heard about this — what is it? — the new Nintendo Switch 2 update or something. Honestly, I almost forgot what day it was, but turns out, it drops on June 5. Pretty cool, right? Anyway, they’re calling this first update version 20.1.1, which to me sounds like an overachieving math problem, but whatever.

Here’s the deal: without this update, the Switch 2 is, like, just a fancy paperweight. Yeah, no games, nada. But once you smack that update in, BAM — suddenly, it’s a full-on gaming beast. Oh, and you can do stuff online too, which is neat.

I heard some rambling reviews (maybe from late-night browsing, I wasn’t exactly caffeinated) where folks claim the update makes the new eShop all shiny and responsive. Guess the old one was slow as molasses? Who knew! With this patch, you’re also getting some stuff like GameChat and all that Nintendo Online jazz. I mean, connecting all the things is fun, right?

Now, brace yourself because here’s where it got a bit techy — so, this Switch 2 needs these microSD Express cards. Honestly, I have no idea what that even means; something about being super fast and yay, less waiting? Anyway, the tech heads are probably losing it over the speed.

And hallelujah, maybe? Because you can finally link your Switch to your phone with some app. Think it’s called, uh, Nintendo Parental Controls or something. Parents of the world, rejoice.

The patch notes were a smidge vague at first. Talk about teasing! They said it fixed some game starting problem. But then Nintendo spilled more beans and focused the notes on this new console thingy. Wouldn’t you know it? They’re making sure no one leaks anything crazy before it’s out. Sounds like a whole secret agent move.

Random side note, but did you know having a Nintendo Switch App is essential for uploads? Hah, guess it’s their way of saying, “Get with the program, folks!” So, there you have it. The update dings your device with all this good stuff and lets you run wild in gaming land. Soon as you power it on, boom — there’s your friendly nudge to update. Kinda like a “Hey, wake up!” for sleepy consoles.

And yep, that’s the scoop. Maybe not the most polished breakdown, but who needs perfect, anyway? Just as long as you don’t use your nice new Switch as a doorstop.