Nintendo hasn’t really been doing much with the Switch’s firmware lately. The last few updates, including the version 18.0.0 and 19.0.0 ones, contained very little new additions. Other than that, there have been even smaller updates released periodically, and even a handful of some “rebootless” updates. With the Switch on its way out, Nintendo has been focused more on the console’s stability.
Well, Nintendo has released a new update just a bit ago. Once you update, the Switch’s firmware should now be at version 19.0.1. It’s not surprising, but this update doesn’t really do much. Its main purpose is related to fixing a couple of issues. That said, the official patch notes haven’t been released in English yet, but they are available in Japanese. You can see a social media post relaying the news, as well as their translation of Nintendo of Japan’s patch notes, down below.
- Fixed an issue where GameCube controllers may not be recognized.
- Fixed an issue where communication processes like downloads may not function correctly in sleep mode.
Oh no… they mentioned Gamecube controllers and now people will think Gamecube games are coming to NSO soon.
No general system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience…?
I guess I’ll get my chance another day… 😔
I had just assumed the second point was stability. I didn’t even read past the gamecube controller point until I saw your comment.
I was actually having that exact issue today where it wouldn’t download the games that are part of the trial while it was in sleep mode. I had to play something else that was offline-only before it downloaded the games. I guess it’s fixed now though
Anyone hoping we get some interesting announcement tomorrow or this week, I wholeheartedly believe Nintendo isn’t just gonna talk about dkcr port to their investors next week being the only game they have moving forward without any new game release going from Feb-march.
People are expecting a repeat of where they announced the Switch a week before the investors meeting. I’m not so sure we should expect a repeat.
I’m thinking an announcement no earlier than January. The fiscal year ends in March iirc so that’s the deadline according to Ninty
I’m hoping for a big announcement by next week. I don’t think this week is not happening. I’m sure they are planning a investors meeting about the upcoming Switch successor next week.
If this week is not happening then what we are currently living, are our lives just someone’s dream… A lie?
It is better to not rely on leakers because it is not a confirmation of what will happen, which creates false hopes.