Switch 2 Requires a Firmware Update Out of the Box.

[Marc_LFD]

The one I mentioned was like March of this year, so could be that they're easing up.

Or it was already activated. Sony and the rest are pushing for digital-only.

 

[NyaakoXD]

Someone showed the entire initial setup process and menus.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Someone showed the entire initial setup process and menus.

Eh, the process looks like NS1.

 

[l7777]

I imagine they share a central design, but not nearly close enough where one could swap the OS from Switch 2 into a Switch 1. The GPU alone is of a completely different architecture. Not even PS4 Pro differs from PS4 in that regard.

Why not? They could still simply compile the same version of HOS for two different architectures. No need to reinvent the wheel.

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I don't know the current state but I bought a PS5 slim last year and an online check was required even though it was the disc-based slim model.

Yes, as noted before the slim models require a call to Sony to activate/pair the disk drive with the console.

 

[Purple_Shyguy]

Hasn't every console in the last 15 years required this?

 

[Deleted member 413168]

Probably licensing, the same as exFAT on Switch. Each person who doesn't use a memory card (or exFAT) is money saved for Nintendo because they have to pay the exFAT license per user.
I guess this confirms that the Switch 2 still uses exFAT and not some proprietary encrypted file system.

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There's nothing wrong with exFAT, let's just hope it's properly implemented this time around.
We really shouldn't be relying on a decades old file system that isn't even journaled.

Journaling for an sd card is not a good idea. What other fs would you suggest for N to use? Aside from fat (fat32/exfat) which are the best options for multiple reasons, there's really only ext4 and brtfs with no CoW. The latter 2 not being natively supported on windows is a no go.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Hasn't every console in the last 15 years required this?

Xbox One is an online console so no argument there, but PS4 and Switch were doable offline (whether waiting for a hack or until a game required to update).

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Journaling for an sd card is not a good idea. What other fs would you suggest for N to use? Aside from fat (fat32/exfat) which are the best options for multiple reasons, there's really only ext4 and brtfs with no CoW. The latter 2 not being natively supported on windows is a no go.

Why is it not a good idea? The Switch (2) treats SD cards as non removable storage anyway, so I don't see any issue.
ExFAT is literally designed for SD cards and flash drives.

 

[l7777]

Why is it not a good idea? The Switch (2) treats SD cards as non removable storage anyway, so I don't see any issue.
ExFAT is literally designed for SD cards and flash drives.

sd cards, like all flash memory, have limited writes. Journaling, while increasing the robustness of the file system, will dramatically increase the writes to the sd card shortening its lifespan.

 

[Newhouse-Estates]

Do you guys/gals think that mario kart world or perhaps other game carts will have the 20.0.1 update on them?
If so, im going to leave one of my switch 2's fully un updated and use that cart to update if needed in the future to unlock the sd card slot etc.

 

[l7777]

Do you guys/gals think that mario kart world or perhaps other game carts will have the 20.0.1 update on them?
If so, im going to leave one of my switch 2's fully un updated and use that cart to update if needed in the future to unlock the sd card slot etc.

Given that the Switch 2 appears to be running the same HOS version as the Switch, there is little point in worrying about what firmware it is on. HOS has been examined quite thoroughly and there are no software exploits to be found.

 

[loler55]

Given that the Switch 2 appears to be running the same HOS version as the Switch, there is little point in worrying about what firmware it is on. HOS has been examined quite thoroughly and there are no software exploits to be found.

Nothing ist fully save

 

[TomSwitch]

Nothing ist fully save

It's the old saying. They don't know what they are missing. Just like I don't know what I am missing for not keeping my Switch at 1.0. Probably never will but if it keeps one feeling good having a Switch at 1.0 by all means, that happiness may well be priceless.

We all know people who buy lottery tickets. It's not about making them rich, it probably won't but it gave them hope and that is probably enough for the price paid.

 

[l7777]

Nothing ist fully save

Nope, but I bet it is safe for the foreseeable future.