We are just one day away from the new Nintendo console hitting store shelves, and in preparation for the release, Nintendo has released the Day One update for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, bringing several features previously unveiled on the Switch 2 Direct, as well as finally unlocking the device for users to play with the console.

The update number correlates with that of the Nintendo Switch 1, following the same versioning scheme from it, with update v20.1.1 now available for download for on the Switch 2 console, same as with the original Switch v20.1.1 update that was released just yesterday.
The official changelog for the Switch 2 update 20.1.1 includes the following:

• Use of Nintendo Switch software
• Nintendo Switch Online
• Game Chat
• Share communication
• Full transfer
• Virtual Game Cards
• Nintendo eShop
• Game news
• Upload function for screenshots and videos to the server
• Linkage with smartphone apps “Nintendo Parental Controls Switch” and “Nintendo Switch App”, etc.
  • “Nintendo Switch App” is required to view screenshots and videos uploaded to the server.
    For details on each function, please see the Nintendo website.
• With some exceptions, linkage with a Nintendo Account is required to use network functions.
• The system must be updated if you want to use Nintendo Switch 2 software provided with a game key card.
• The system must be updated if you want to use a microSD Express card.
• When you connect to the Internet during the initial setup of the system, you will be prompted to update the system, and if you try to use a function from the HOME menu, etc., a guide will be displayed on the screen if a system update is required.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to update the system.

Additionally, Nintendo has also released updates for a slew of first party Switch 1 titles in preparation for the Switch 2 release, usually optimizations for the games to handle high resolutions and also support for Switch 2's HDR, while others do have further changes to make better use of the Switch 2 hardware, like in the case of the exclusive features for BotW or TotK.
Some of first party titles that received updates recently are the following:

• ARMS
• Big Brain Academy: Brain VS Brain
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
• Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
• Game Builder Garage
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
• Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
• Super Mario Odyssey
• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Remake)
• Kirby's Dream Buffet
• Kirby Star Allies
• Pikmin 3 Deluxe
• Super Mario 3D All-Stars
• Super Mario Wonder
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Xenoblade Chronicles 3

With just mere hours before the console is finally out, players can begin preparing to migrate all their Switch games into the upcoming console, for those interested in upgrading, and with the latest firmware update for Switch 2, users with the console already in their hands since days ago can now finally start delving into the console proper.

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[ChibiMofo]

There are people (read as non-thieves) that not only installed the update, but are streaming right now on the usual platforms including Youtube. Yes, even the older games run much better on Switch 2. The launch is going perfectly so far (it's June 5th in Asia and New Zealand/Australia) and this must really, seriously piss off Sony fanbois and the incels who whine about "greedy Nintendo." The haters/whiners are going to be drowned out by happy Switch 2 owners this week.

I find it hilarious that some of you are buying one and not updating it waiting for a hack to allow you to steal that will never come. Since you have plenty of time on your hands, consider reading Waiting for Godot while you wait.

 

[Viri]

It’s a tricky one. As if a future exploit is pushed / ran via the microsd card then you MUST install the day 1 patch to activate the SD port. If not, fast forward 2 years and an exploit drops you can’t run…

I'm guessing they would just have people connect to a different server via a dns? Similar to how some online restoration servers work?

 

[Space_Goddess_Samus_Aran]

If any of you tempers own a Switch 2, please let me know if the performance in Scarlet and Viloet improves. If not then say goodbye to my hands

I preordered one. It arrives tomorrow or next week. If no one did it till then i may do.

 

[DragonMals]

60fps

I preordered one. It arrives tomorrow or next week. If no one did it till then i may do.

People are saying that it runs at a solid 60fps, but I I'll wait for someone to get their hands on one before doing the test

 

[Retrojunkies]

lmfao, so essentially what your buying is a blank tablet that refuses everything unless you download its update (os/sw1emulator).

These other so called updates claiming for its HD screen, ehhh???? Its a cheap nasty 1080p display, which wasn't the sw1 also runnin upto. As for HDR then thats utter blx as it should be its screen that handles it, not per game basis.

Id love to see this plastic carpet try running its games in 4k ohhh and its claim of 120fps.

We can already guess Nintendo milking the cash cow by crapping out the same shit.
OLED model
Lite model
Lite model OLED
120fps capable screen
Bigger screen model

All to play the same old recycled Nintendo shit and old third party ported games, lacking new third party games due yo its inferior hardware as usual, so Nintendo have no competition.

Exactly why they shut down sw1 emulators because these so called sw1 remasters recycled over to sw2, erm...... We can get better via emulating its sw1 version, thus proving its just a fucking recycled Port only running slightly better because its on slightly getter hardware.

I really wish Nintendo fanboys would wake up and see sense, stop funding this dictating company, we shouldn't need to buy exclusive inferior over priced hardware just to play the same Nintendo recycled shit snd old inferior third party titles.

 

[tommasi]

I'll pick up a Switch 2 once it's hacked.

I think emulation will be out before it gets hacked. From what Fintendo has Ben doing to the scene, I think they are scared and the system will be hacked in less than 6 months.

 

[Scarlet]

If any of you tempers own a Switch 2, please let me know if the performance in Scarlet and Viloet improves. If not then say goodbye to my hands

It looks super good. There's a good number of videos on YouTube at this point:

 

[SDA]

Absolutely. Yet users like @Bladexdsl and @SDA, who do nothing but shit-post and fuel bickering, are tolerated to no end. At least they post.

F*** YOU!

 

[sarkwalvein]

F*** YOU!

Fuck you too! And the other guy too! And everybody else!
The world is full of fucks for everybody!
Don't waste your life, your time in this world is limited!
You can fuck yourself too!
Let's fight for a world where everybody can exercise their right of fucking themselves!
A utopia I know, but we can do it!

What was this about again? I don't even remember.

 

[DbGt]

It’s a tricky one. As if a future exploit is pushed / ran via the microsd card then you MUST install the day 1 patch to activate the SD port. If not, fast forward 2 years and an exploit drops you can’t run…
Tough decision for people with 2 consoles. I guess
No idea why the SD card doesn’t work out the box

not really. Normal micro sd cards can be used, which work on the switch 2 for images and videos. If those files can be read without the day 1 update, then an exploit can be pushed also.

The update is for using micro sd express cards.

 

[MarkDarkness]

Has it been cracked yet?

 

[sarkwalvein]

Has it been cracked yet?

Sure, it just took dropping it down the staircase.

 

[MarkDarkness]

Sure, it just took dropping it down the staircase.

Ba-dum-tsss

 

[metaljay]

not really. Normal micro sd cards can be used, which work on the switch 2 for images and videos. If those files can be read without the day 1 update, then an exploit can be pushed also.

The update is for using micro sd express cards.

I genuinely didn’t know this, that’s great news.

I’ll leave my second switch in its box then.

 

[DbGt]

I genuinely didn’t know this, that’s great news.

I’ll leave my second switch in its box then.

here it is explained :

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hard...o-Switch-2-MicroSD-Express-cards-2785637.html

 

[Delerious]

At least Nintendo is adding plenty of performance patches. Need more 3rd parties to come out and announce heir own patches, though.

 

[BlusterBong]

lmfao, so essentially what your buying is a blank tablet that refuses everything unless you download its update (os/sw1emulator).

These other so called updates claiming for its HD screen, ehhh???? Its a cheap nasty 1080p display, which wasn't the sw1 also runnin upto. As for HDR then thats utter blx as it should be its screen that handles it, not per game basis.

Id love to see this plastic carpet try running its games in 4k ohhh and its claim of 120fps.

We can already guess Nintendo milking the cash cow by crapping out the same shit.
OLED model
Lite model
Lite model OLED
120fps capable screen
Bigger screen model

All to play the same old recycled Nintendo shit and old third party ported games, lacking new third party games due yo its inferior hardware as usual, so Nintendo have no competition.

Exactly why they shut down sw1 emulators because these so called sw1 remasters recycled over to sw2, erm...... We can get better via emulating its sw1 version, thus proving its just a fucking recycled Port only running slightly better because its on slightly getter hardware.

I really wish Nintendo fanboys would wake up and see sense, stop funding this dictating company, we shouldn't need to buy exclusive inferior over priced hardware just to play the same Nintendo recycled shit snd old inferior third party titles.

I heard doing research and doing this thing called using your eyes can work wonders, oh wait... you bought the Switch 2 anyways so you have no right to complain when you supported them anyways.

 

[the_otsutsuki]

i wonder how many of the other games will receive "free" S2 patches in the future

EDIT

also

LMAO at this part XD

I heard doing research and doing this thing called using your eyes can work wonders, oh wait... you bought the Switch 2 anyways so you have no right to complain when you supported them anyways.

 

[HideoKojima]

Do not update if you're planning to mod your Switch 2

 

[NinStar]

There are people (read as non-thieves) that not only installed the update, but are streaming right now on the usual platforms including Youtube. Yes, even the older games run much better on Switch 2. The launch is going perfectly so far (it's June 5th in Asia and New Zealand/Australia) and this must really, seriously piss off Sony fanbois and the incels who whine about "greedy Nintendo." The haters/whiners are going to be drowned out by happy Switch 2 owners this week.

Can anyone confirm if this is Harman Smith?