Nintendo Switch Owners Upgrade Ready for Switch 2 Release
Bringing the Good Old Switch to the Next Level: A Sneak Peek at the 20.0.0 Update for Your Legacy Switch
The latest 20.0.0 update for your retro Nintendo Switch unlocks some intriguing features that seem to be a preview for the highly anticipated upcoming Switch 2. Expect a couple of exciting capabilities, such as the use of Nintendo's Virtual Game Card functionality for sharing digital games with your friends and family, as well as the option for transferring valuable data to a Nintendo Switch 2.
Finding myself smack-dab in the middle of my ongoing road trip to the Nintendo Switch 2, the update dropped in, making a grand entrance just as I was penning down the intriguing aspects of titles like Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury and Super Mario Odyssey. It was a timely reminder of how soon we'll be transitioning from our beloved old Switch units to the state-of-the-art Switch 2. By the way, lending out our digital game libraries will turn out to be the 21st-century version of trading SNES cartridges at school.
So, whereas you may anticipate using the new GameShare feature for swapping games between older Switch systems, be prepared for a slight disappointment. Apparently, the process can only be initiated on a Switch 2, and since none of us have access to one yet, the feature will remain tantalizingly dormant on your Nintendo Switch's home screen. Have patience, gamers, as we've only got about a month and a half left to wait before Nintendo officially rolls out its latest flagship console.
In the meantime, you can browse through the new transfer options available in the updated system settings. You'll be able to go through the big move via local transfer or through the mysterious cloud. Nintendo assures us that cloud data will expire after a year, giving you more than enough time to store it on a brand-new Switch 2 or re-download the data back to your legacy Switch.
[Your Nintendo system transfers and licenses have historically been a bit complicated, and this latest development is no exception. It's a testament to Nintendo's unique approach to gaming, which we've grown accustomed to over the years. The Virtual Game Cards, while user-friendly, come with a unique set of rules pertaining to lending out games and retrieving them. So here's to Nintendo, persistently marching to the beat of its own drum, hoping these new features will make the transition as seamless as possible.]
Mark your calendars for June 5—the day the Switch 2 is set to invade our gaming world. Mario Kart World, we can't wait!
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Interestingly, the latest update for your Nintendo Switch, version 20.0.0, adds the Virtual Game Card feature, allowing the transfer of digital games between Switch consoles.
In the upcoming Switch 2, Nintendo has added a gadget called GameShare, allowing you to transfer games from your Nintendo Switch to a Switch 2. However, it seems this functionality can only be initiated on the Switch 2 itself.
Smartphones and technology have influenced the 21st-century version of trading SNES cartridges at school, with Nintendo's Virtual Game Card feature for sharing digital games.
The Virtual Game Cards also bring unique challenges in understanding the rules for lending out games and retrieving them. It's a testament to Nintendo's unique approach to gaming.
