[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nintendo Switch has been out for nearly 4 weeks by now. Nintendo has just released the first update for the console. Even though the update does not bring major new features, it does address a couple of things that some early adopters have been waiting for. The Wifi connection issue some people complained about seems to be resolved in the latest update.

The Online Service and Online Multiplayer companion App for the Nintendo Switch are set to launch by the end of March 2017. Part of the new update is addressing the Online Multiplayer – in preparation for the launch of the Nintendo Online Services. You can read the full list of improvements and fixes below.

If you wish to update your Nintendo Switch, you can do so by going to the settings menu. There you will find an option called “System” within this sub menu you can update your console.

Improvements Included in Version 2.1.0

• General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience

Improvements Included in Version 2.0.0

The following network features are now available

Playing online

• • Online multiplayer available for free until the paid online service launches in fall 2017. Not available in all countries.
  • Adding friends
    • Friends can be added from My Page, head to the HOME Menu and select your icon on the upper left.
    • Sharing Album screenshots to Facebook and Twitter
    • Browsing and purchasing content on Nintendo eShop
    • Receiving News relating to games, Nintendo eShop discounts, and promotions
    • Earning My Nintendo points for game card (retail version)

Added the following system functionality

Update game software

• Turn on the TV automatically when placing the Nintendo Switch console in the Nintendo Switch dock.
  • HDMI settings must also be enabled on your TV. Some TV models may be unable to use this feature. To turn on this feature for the Nintendo Switch console, head to System Settings > TV Settings > Match TV Power State
  • Display the battery percentage on the HOME Menu
    • To turn this ON/OFF, head to System Settings > System > Console Battery (%)
    • Format the microSD card
    • To format, head to System Settings > System > Initialize > Format microSD Card

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