Nintendo Switch 2 Update Finally Brings VRR To TV Mode With A Catch

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Looking for some good news as we head into the weekend? Here it is: Nintendo has finally brought variable refresh rate (VRR) support to the Switch 2 in TV mode, letting docked consoles dynamically sync their output with compatible displays. Before you high-five your cat or dog, however, there is just one glaring catch, which for the moment is very limited game support. More on that in a moment.

The long-anticipated feature arrives as part of Nintendo's latest system update, opening the door for much smoother gameplay by mitigating screen tearing and minimizing the visual impact from fluctuating frame rates. For a hybrid console that frequently pushes its hardware to its limits—the Switch 2 doesn't pack the same kind of muscle as Sony's PlayStation 5 or Microsoft Xbox Series X|S—system-level VRR should be a massive quality-of-life upgrade.

"Supports VRR output while in TV mode. When both software and TV...

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