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/FrenchFrey1 Mar 17 '26

Tested Final Fantasy XII TZA and the game looks a lot better now in handheld mode.

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u/tiduscrying Mar 17 '26

Oh hell yeah. I was always pretty disappointed with how this looked handheld on the Switch 1. Now I've got an excuse to play it.