Put your stability jokes on hold, because it's time for a new Nintendo Switch firmware update, and it's one that offers some actual functionality, for once. Official firmware version 13.0.0 is here, and it brings with it support for Bluetooth audio devices, meaning you can now pair headphones, speakers, or earbuds with the Nintendo Switch system without the use of a third-party dongle. Of note, Nintendo specifies that Bluetooth microphones will not pair with the system, as they are not supported.

• Headphones, earbuds, speakers, and other audio devices that connect with Bluetooth can now be paired with Nintendo Switch family systems for audio output.
  • Bluetooth microphones are not supported.
  • Up to two compatible wireless controllers can be connected to the system while using Bluetooth audio.
  • Bluetooth audio cannot be used while local wireless communication is active.
  • For more information, see How to Pair and Manage Bluetooth Audio Devices.

There's more, as well. A new option allows users to update their Switch's dock, though it's a feature exclusive to the Nintendo Switch OLED dock, with its LAN port. Consoles connected to LAN can now also stay connected to the internet, even when in sleep mode. You can grab the update if you're interested in the new features, or stay on your current firmware and await the all-clear from your favorite CFW dev sources.

The new System Update (13.0.0) is (like 12.0.0 before it) particularly major under the hood, and Atmosphere will need more time than usual to add support for it.

I'll do my best as always, and thank you for your patience. https://t.co/A4d9fLEEQH

— Michael (@SciresM) September 15, 2021

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[RAHelllord]

I'll stick to the USB dongles for wireless headphones, Bluetooth headsets have way more audio delay. No thanks lol.

Why use BT headphones over the ones you can plug a USB dongle into? Those usually have reduced input lag.

There are multiple low latency Bluetooth audio codecs, though sadly the Switch uses none of them so for us with one of those headphones we'll likely be sticking with a USB dongle that supports those.

 

[ciaomao]

I assume it is braktooth-proved?

 

[Bladexdsl]

and...still NO folders

 

[eyeliner]

Give us Bluebomb, boys!

 

[spkuja]

Wow, no latency?

The latency is horrible. Though, could be my headphones as I experience the same on my Skull and Co BT adapter

 

[Deleted member 514389]

The latency is horrible. Though, could be my headphones as I experience the same on my Skull and Co BT adapter

For me it's actually better than with my USB-C Dongle.

Using my Pioneer HPs a quick round of Apex had very litte to no latency.

Pretty Epic.

Finally dongle free.


If they'd add a mp3 player/music player, I could leave house with only the switch.

 

[lordelan]

Nice, a new feature. Let me take a look at the feature list:

apps for YouTube and Hulu

apps for Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and so on

cloud saves backup (

only while having a paid subscription though)

local saves backup

Bluetooth speaker support

Bluetooth microphone support

somehow Virtual Console for NES and SNES (

only while having a paid subscription though)

Virtual Console for all other systems that were present on previous Nintendo consoles

folders

grid view options (I can have more home menu icons at once on my 3DS than on the Switch, wtf)

themes (at least f*cking backgrounds)

messaging and inviting friends

achievements

web browser (without having to use DNS workarounds)

actually working online multiplayer

display night mode

Well done, Nintendo.
I'm sure I missed a lot of (not available) features but that's enough Nintendo bashing for one day.

 

[shadow1w2]

Tried my headphones, they don't work, not surprised.
They tend to be laggy anyway but I mean, an easier way to listen to Smash Bros soundtracks I guess.
Most of the time I'd prefer plugging in a cable to avoid any lag issues anyway.
Might be fun to connect the Switch to some bluetooth speakers though.
How bout some stereo bluetooth speakers that could slide into the joy con slots and work as a sorta stand as well?
Hmm on second thought would still be better with a cable.
Too many draw backs, think I'll stick with using cable anyway, just hope they don't remove the 3.5 jack port in later Switch versions.

 

[Unia4L]

cringe

Not really. Nintendo is charging for a online service that barely functions. Also, we’re paying for emulated games that have already been released? Oh, and don’t get me started on the “exclusive” items we can purchase every now and then that are overpriced. It’s ridiculous people actually support Nintendo with what they’ve been doing with the Switch. The launch was great, but recently it’s not been great. Look at New Horizons, $60 for a unfinished game? I thought the game was a Nintendo game, not a Ubisoft game… Nintendo is putting profit before EVERYTHING. Iirc, Sony and Microsoft aren’t even making profit on hardware. But then look at Nintendo, $70 for controllers that break after 6 months of use? Wtf… You there, calling someone complaining about stuff “cringe” is exactly what Nintendo like, ignorant fanboyism. All of their old fans are being swept under the carpet with the constant Wii U rereleases of games, most of us “Nintendo nerds” have already played those games, hell, you can play them with a Wii U for $40 less then the switch versions. Also, the eshop never having sales? No wonder why SXOS was so dominant with their piracy based approach towards hacking the switch, who the hell wants to spend $60 on a rereleased version of a cat mario game? At least with “remasters” things change but Nintendo is just selling the same product. Idk, ever since Iwata passed Nintendo has seemed to change what they call “Nintendo”. It used to be the brand that was different then the others, for the better and worse. But these days, they’re taking all of the worse and ignoring the better.

Tbf I might be wrong with some of this and if I am feel free to tell me, I just don’t like seeing people defend a company that hates its fans.

 

[Deleted User]

anyone know what codecs this supports? Knowing Nintendo probably only SBC

 

[ZeroFX]

lol!

 

[CrashMidnick]

Better late than never

 

[linuxares]

Boo Nintendo... booo

[Nintendo Switch Firmware 13.0.0]

Bluetooth audio on the Switch supports the SBC codec only. There is no support for other codecs like aptX or AAC.

Even if your device supports a better codec (for example, AirPods use AAC with Apple devices), the lower quality SBC will be used. pic.twitter.com/kHx6Ouhjks

— OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) September 15, 2021

 

[Kadji]

Wow finally. I actually tried my Bluetooth speaker not too long ago, but now wow it will work with this update.

Hopefully folders next. I actually refuse to buy the rest of the Arcade Archives just because there isn't an option to create folders which is a shame. I have about 5 in my wishlist and Mario Bros is also on there which I really want, but I refuse to buy it. No folders, no buy. Yup, that's right. Really want my Arcade Archives in a folder.

Yeah all I want is a SHMUP folder

 

[M7L7NK7]

Nice, a new feature. Let me take a look at the feature list:
View attachment 275979 apps for YouTube and Hulu
View attachment 275978 apps for Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and so on
View attachment 275979 cloud saves backup (View attachment 275978 only while having a paid subscription though)
View attachment 275978 local saves backup
View attachment 275979 Bluetooth speaker support
View attachment 275978 Bluetooth microphone support
View attachment 275979 somehow Virtual Console for NES and SNES (View attachment 275978 only while having a paid subscription though)
View attachment 275978 Virtual Console for all other systems that were present on previous Nintendo consoles
View attachment 275978 folders
View attachment 275978 grid view options (I can have more home menu icons at once on my 3DS than on the Switch, wtf)
View attachment 275978 themes (at least f*cking backgrounds)
View attachment 275978 messaging and inviting friends
View attachment 275978 achievements
View attachment 275978 web browser (without having to use DNS workarounds)
View attachment 275978 actually working online multiplayer
View attachment 275978 display night mode

Well done, Nintendo.
I'm sure I missed a lot of (not available) features but that's enough Nintendo bashing for one day.

Do people actually want a web browser or is it just another thing to complain about? Surely you have a phone

 

[linuxares]

Do people actually want a web browser or is it just another thing to complain about? Surely you have a phone

They removed it for obvious reasons (Web exploits...)

 

[Deleted member 194275]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but out of the list of features that users request most, the only that CFW do not deliver is bluetooth audio, so it is a big thing (if you don't look the world around you, obviously). I did not read the reports, but no big headlines about bugs yet, it is the bare minimum, but still a good thing. Now let's pray for vulnerabilities because I want Atmosphere on my lite.

Do people actually want a web browser or is it just another thing to complain about? Surely you have a phone

For whatever reason, Nintendo is the only thing that GBTemp users hate more than China.

 

[M7L7NK7]

They removed it for obvious reasons (Web exploits...)

I know but surely no one would bother to use it if it was there

 

[HideoKojima]

It's like launching an Ipod without headphones port and wait 10 years to update it

 

[toniisound]

Bluebomb exploit wen?

+100000000000000000000