Back in early April, fans of the Nintendo Switch 2 were buzzing with excitement over the mention of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on the system's informational pages, which quickly vanished. Now, Nintendo is setting the record straight on the availability of VRR on the Nintendo Switch 2.
In a statement released to NintendoLife, Nintendo clarified that the initial information regarding VRR was incorrect. "Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologize for the error," the company stated. When asked about potential VRR support for docked mode in future firmware updates, Nintendo responded with, "We have nothing to announce on this topic."
This means that while VRR will be available as an option for those using the Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, users connecting their console to a TV won't have access to this feature at launch. This clarification follows a period of confusion, as the mention of VRR was first noticed and then promptly removed from various sites, a process tracked by Digital Foundry contributor Oliver Mackenzie.
While the lack of VRR in docked mode might disappoint some fans, it's not necessarily the end of the line. Sony, for example, added VRR support to the PS5 through a post-launch update, suggesting that Nintendo could potentially do the same for the Switch 2 in the future.
In other Nintendo Switch 2 news, the company recently revealed a list of games set to receive free performance upgrades on the new console, including titles like Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Additionally, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has assured fans that the company will have enough Switch 2 units to meet demand "through the holidays."
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