If you bought a Nintendo Switch 2 hoping for steadier performance with games the original Switch struggled to run, this boost feature might be a big help.

If you've been playing some of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 games, you might be disappointed when going back to some of the original Switch games that haven't received a free Switch 2 upgrade. The ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 has a new feature called "Handheld Mode Boost," and it helps upscale games in low quality to 1080p resolution, particularly original Switch titles. Nintendo Switch 2 'Handheld ...

Nintendo has released a huge new update for Switch 2 consoles today that makes Switch 1 games better to play than ever in handheld mode. For the most part, Switch games that are played through a TV ...

The latest firmware update for the Nintendo Switch 2, version 22.0.0, introduces a range of features aimed at enhancing both performance and usability. As highlighted by RGT 85, one of the standout ...

TL;DR: Nintendo released system update 22.0.0 for Switch and Switch 2 on March 16, 2026. Switch 2 gains "Handheld Boost Mode" for enhanced graphics in handheld play, GameChat improvements, note-taking ...

Nintendo has released a released system update 22.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 updates adds a new Handheld Mode Boost option that allows compatible Switch 1 games to ...