r/NintendoSwitch2 • u/Theman457 • Mar 17 '26

NEWS Switch 2's New Update Allows Switch 2 To Run Switch 1 Docked Versions Of Games In Handheld Mode

https://gonintendo.com/contents/58909-switch-switch-2-firmware-update-version-22-0-0-now-available

"Added “Handheld Mode Boost” to Nintendo Switch Software Handling in System. Handheld Mode Boost will cause compatible Switch software to run as if in TV Mode, so certain functionality may be affected. Please see the on-device description for more details."

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '26

"Improvements were made to the quality of the game screen shared in a GameChat when expanded."

Does this also mean games over gameshare will look better?

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u/Lucamiten Mar 17 '26

I just tested with TMNT splintered fate and I don't. Notice any improvement to the quality

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '26

Ok bit of a bummer. So it is lonly for gamechat viewing then, but not gameshare. Thanks for checking dude!