It’s been a while since we received a major Nintendo Switch Firmware Update. Luckily today is one of those days and Nintendo even provided patch notes to go with it!

The latest 9.0.0 update brings a bunch of new enhancements, bug fixes and even adds new features to the Nintendo Switch! The latest update also includes an alarm clock to the console, now you can use your Switch to wake you up in the morning, a great way to always be close to gaming!

One feature requested by many people was the ability to send game invites to players on your friends list. This has been a common feature for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users, but was not available to Switch players until now. Supported games will now let you send invites to friends making online co-op play a lot easier and more streamlined! It may take some time for developers to adapt this new feature, but it’s a great step into the right direction!

You can check out the full patch notes below. If you’d like to make the Nintendo Switch Firmware Update right away, simply go to your settings on the Nintendo Switch and choose System Update in the System tab, as seen in the screenshot below!

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Nintendo Switch Firmware Update 9.0.0 Update Notes

• Added a search feature for the News Channel.
  • Channels can be searched using filters or free text.
• Added “Display QR Code to Check In” to User Settings.
  • You can display a QR Code on-screen to check in using your Nintendo Account.
• Alarm Notifications have been added to System Settings > Notifications.
  • You can check or delete pre-set alarms.
  • Alarms can be set up only within supported software (to be added at a later time).
  • A controller firmware update may be required to use this feature.
• You can now configure touch screen sensitivity settings.
  • Select between Standard and Stylus sensitivity (optimized for stylus input).
• Added the option to turn on/off the system button input (Nintendo Switch Lite only).
  • When this setting is turned off the system no longer receives input from the console buttons, with the exception of the Capture and HOME Buttons, and can only be operated from a wirelessly paired controller (sold separately).
  • This setting is on by default and can only be turned off if a compatible controller (sold separately) is wirelessly paired to the console.
  • The setting will automatically turn back on when the console is restarted or after returning from sleep mode.
• Added “Online Play Invites” section to the User’s page.
  • Invites from friends to join online play in supported software will be displayed in this section.
• General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
  • Resolved an issue where some users can’t start the Fire Emblem: Three Houses game, and get an error instead.