A number of other upgrades tend to focus on stability. In this case, it’s actually a bit different. Users will now find new “Platinum Points Notification Settings” in which they can be notified about unclaimed points as part of the My Nintendo rewards program.

The official patch notes for Switch firmware update version 14.1.0 are as follows:

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March 2022 Switch 14.0.0 firmware comes with controller update

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Heads up for Switch owners: it’s now possible to update your controllers once again.

This comes as part of the 14.0.0 firmware that went live earlier this week. With some new system upgrades, Nintendo occasionally offers a new controller update as well.

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Switch update out now (version 14.0.0), “groups” feature included

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Nintendo has just released a new 14.0.0 firmware update for Switch, and it’s rather significant. Users can finally use a “groups” feature to help organize their games on the home menu.

To create a new group, go all the way to the right and select “All Software”. You can then press the “L” button to start an actual group. You can sort through your content by last time played, play time, title, and publisher. After this, you can even arrange how the software will be displayed. The final step is simply creating a group name.

Other than the ability to create groups, today’s update also includes some changes for Bluetooth audio volume.

The full patch notes for the 14.0.0 Switch firmware update are as follows:

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Switch update out now (version 13.2.1)

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Nintendo has just issued a new Switch firmware update, version 13.2.1.

As noted in today’s patch notes, it includes the following: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” Version 13.2.1 does not contain any new features, changes, or any other content.

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Switch update out now (version 13.2.0)

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The latest Switch system update, version 13.2.0, is now available.

Note that there is no new functionality this time around. Nintendo’s patch notes simply state: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.” Specifics regarding these improvements were not provided.

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Switch update out now (version 13.1.0)

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The next major Switch update, version 13.1.0, has just gone live. It includes the introduction of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

The patch notes for today’s update are actually quite small. That goes to show that the firmware upgrade is indeed all about Switch Online.

Nintendo says the following about today’s 13.1.0 Switch update:

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Switch update out now (version 13.0.0) – Bluetooth audio support and more

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Nintendo has just issued a new 13.0.0 firmware update for Switch. All users worldwide can download the new upgrade now.

Today’s update comes with support for Bluetooth audio, with compatibility offered for headphones, earbuds, speaks, and more. Other features include an “Update Dock” feature, a “Maintain Internet Connection in Sleep Mode” option, and more.

Below are the full patch notes for Switch update version 13.0.0:

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3DS update out now (version 11.15.0-47)

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Update (7/27): The patch notes are in and are indeed what was expected. They state: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”

Original (7/26): There’s not been a whole lot of 3DS news to report as of late, but the system just received a new update. Nintendo has started distribution of version 11.15.0-47.

Right now we’re still waiting on the official patch notes from Nintendo, but we’ll keep an eye out for further information. We’re assuming that the company will only make mention of stability improvements.

The last 3DS system update prior to today, version 11.14.0-46, was in November 2020. Version 11.13.0-45 dropped in December 2019 and addressed a StreetPass issue.

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Switch version 12.1.0 includes an update for the Joy-Con

Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

As part of Switch version 12.1.0, it turns out that the Joy-Con can also be updated.

This can be done by accessing the system settings. Go to the “Controllers and Settings” tab and scroll down to “Update Controllers”. Joy-Con that are connected should then be updated. Unfortunately, Nintendo has never made it clear what the process actually does.

Switch version 12.1.0 dropped a short while ago. You can read about the system update here.

Thanks to Cameron and Bernardo N for the tip.

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Switch update out now (version 12.1.0)

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Nintendo has released a new firmware update for Switch. As of today, all users can access version 12.1.0.

Once installed, it will be possible to delete old data for a piece of software when trying to update if you don’t have enough space available. It also includes stability improvements.

Below are the official patch notes: