Wyrdness on 17 March 2026
[Nintendo Switch 2 System Update]
— OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) March 17, 2026
Version 22.0.0 adds "Handheld Mode Boost". This will make Switch 1 games think that they are in TV mode even when in handheld.
Games can run at higher resolutions in TV mode, taking better advantage of the Switch 2's 1080p screen. pic.twitter.com/aXOKWosFAw
Switch 2 Update Ver. 22.0.0 is out!
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) March 17, 2026
The biggest addition is "Handheld Mode Boost" that causes compatible Switch software to run as if in TV Mode.
Other Updates:
1) Changed the on-screen text and animations when you load a virtual game card in the HOME Menu.
2) Added the… pic.twitter.com/GGa4oNmCqT
