Nintendo Switch Update 20.0.0: Patch Details

Whoa, Nintendo just dropped this wild update for the Switch. I mean, it’s version 20.0.0 now. Who’d have thought? Anyway, this thing’s packed with stuff like Virtual Game Card and GameShare—yep, that’s a thing now. Plus, some user-verification stuff and you can transfer systems to the Nintendo Switch 2. Sounds like a mouthful, right? Let’s dig in.

So, right off the bat, they added new icons to the Home Menu. I saw it and thought, “Do I need glasses, or is this new?” Virtual Game Card is one—basically, your digital goodies are now in a list. You can swap ’em between two systems. Can’t help but feel like it’s a magic trick. Lend them out too, if you’re feeling generous. They’ve got a whole guide for that, which, honestly, who reads those? But it’s there if you need a bedtime story.

Now, GameShare. This is funky. Play together on nearby systems—only works locally though, so you gotta be close enough to wave. And, make sure it’s a Nintendo Switch 2, or it’s a no-go. Sorry if you’re not upgraded yet. My mind’s racing, and I got sidetracked—is the Switch 2 really here?

Oh, the User-Verification Settings? Stick a PIN on that Virtual Game Card menu if you’re feeling secretive. Hide stuff, why don’t you?

Online License Settings pop in here too. Kinda neat. Play your downloaded stuff without the card, just stay connected to the web. Feels liberating and oddly tethering at the same time.

Things look different now; they spruced up the Nintendo eShop and News icons. Didn’t even notice until now. Like a haircut you don’t realize your friend got until a week later.

And transferring multiple save files à la carte? Finally, right? Can send ’em off in one go. Like a mini parade of your gaming achievements.

They’ve thrown in System Transfer to the Nintendo Switch 2. Don’t lose heart if you’re swapping systems and there’s a server trick if you’re in limbo. But be warned, it’ll reset your old Switch to factory settings. Feels like giving it a clean slate. Kind of poetic, if you’re into that sorta thing.

Updated user icons—didn’t see that one coming. Guess they got a facelift. Meanwhile, they ditched “Primary Console” for “Pass-enabled console” jargon. Now everyone can share subscriptions on that console. Chaos or convenience? Your call.

And, uh, that’s the spiel. Seems like they’re gearing up for something big, teasing us with all these tweaks. Maybe spend some time on their site if you wanna dive deeper—or not, the option’s yours.