Rumor: Switch frame rate drops impacted by Wi-Fi issue, will be fixed with system update
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 33 Comments
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a must-have game on Switch. If there’s one thing to criticize though, it’d be the game’s technical performance. Specifically, Breath of the Wild sometimes experiences frame rate drops. Some players have even experienced the screen freezing for a second or two.
Zelda isn’t actually the only game with frame rate issues. FAST RMX and I Am Setsuna both have problems with resolution drops and frame rate fluctuations respectively. However, an anonymous third-party developer has told Nintendo Life that the situation is resulting from a known issue with Switch’s Wi-Fi connection which places additional load on the processor.
One of the site’s readers, JunkRabbit, also provides the following explanation:
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Adding friends on Switch to be expanded in the future – social media, NNID, in-game interface
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 71 Comments
Nintendo will be expanding friends functionality in the future, the company has revealed. In a statement provided to Polygon, information was shared about other ways in which you’ll be able to connect with others.
First, Nintendo is planning on having users from social networking services be listed as friend candidates similar to Miitomo and Super Mario Run. You’ll also be able to send a friend request to those associated with your Nintendo Network ID (Wii U / Miiverse) and 3DS. Last but not least, select games will let you “use an in-game interface to send friend requests.”
Nintendo’s full statement reads:
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Switch version 2.0.0 footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 1 Comment
Switch’s first update went live a short while ago, and GameXplain has now uploaded some footage showing what’s new, including a better look at the eShop. View the video below.
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3DS update 11.3.0-36 out now
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments
The latest firmware update for 3DS is now available. Nintendo just issued version 11.3.0-36.
In line with the past several updates, this one is also small in nature. Nintendo’s lone notice about it is as follows: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
You’ll need to grab today’s update in order to access the 3DS eShop.
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3DS update 11.2.0-35 out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
A new firmware update is now available for 3DS. Nintendo just released version 11.2.0-35.
Much like the previous few 3DS updates, this one is small in nature. The one note from Nintendo is as follows: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
You’ll need today’s update in order to access the 3DS eShop.
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Nintendo 3DS firmware update 11.1.0-34U now available
Posted on 8 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
The latest 3DS firmware update just went live. You might not believe it, but version 11.1.0-34U makes your 3DS even more stable! Here are the updates notes in full:
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
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3DS update 11.0.0-33 out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 5 Comments
Nintendo has pushed out a new 3DS update today, increasing the system’s firmware to Nintendo’s firmware. As you would expect at this point, no new features are added.
The lone patch note for today is as follows: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
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3DS update 10.7.0-32 out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 11 Comments
Update: Japanese update notes are up, confirming that it’s pretty much about stability. When the English notes are published, they should say: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
3DS has received a new firmware update. Starting now, system owners can download version 10.7.0-32.
We’ll update this post when Nintendo publishes the official update notes. Given recent version changes though, don’t expect too much other than improved system stability.
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3DS update 10.6.0-31 out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
Nintendo has come out with the latest 3DS firmware update. Version 10.6.0-31 is now available in all territories.
As for what’s behind the update, you all can probably guess the purpose. The lone note from Nintendo: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”.
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3DS update 10.5.0-30 out now
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 27 Comments
Update: Updates notes are in, and Nintendo didn’t surprise us! It’s the standard line: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience”. There’s been talk about the previous version causing issues with SD card corruption, so perhaps today’s patch addresses that.
Following last week’s firmware release, the 3DS has once again received another update. Version 10.5.0-30 is out now.
Nintendo has yet to share any notes about today’s update. Once they’re available, we’ll add them in here. I’d be surprised if it’s anything beyond improved stability though!
