Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 will not support variable update technology (VRR) in dock mode, restricting the use of portable experience. The information corrects a previous data released by the company itself during the presentation of the new console in April.
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The Japanese manufacturer reviewed her official website after identifying the error. The update came through a statement to the Nintendo Life website, in which the company recognized the failure and apologized for the incorrect publication.
Graphic resource will be exclusive to the integrated screen
VRR has as its function dynamically adapting the display of game frames to the screen update rate, softening the image and preventing faults such as cuts and locking. In the case of Nintendo Switch 2, this will only apply to the screen of the device itself.
With the absence of the dock mode, players who connect the console to the TV will not have this visual compensation. In addition, the decision can compromise the experience in unstable frame rate games, especially those that reach up to 120 FPS.
On competing platforms, technology is common and allows alternative performance modes such as 40 stable fps. In Switch 2, this flexibility may be restricted to portable use, changing the dynamics of those who prefer to play on television.
However, despite the impact on some users, Nintendo has not reported if it plans to support VRR in future updates. For now, the appeal is out of the dock mode by decision of the company itself.
Changes on the official website signaled change in Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's retreat began with the silent removal of mentions to VRR on official pages. Although it initially presented the feature as available in all modes of use, the company reevaluated the disclosed content. With the official announcement, this change was interpreted as a technical limitation, not just a marketing review.
Attentive Internet users had already noticed the absence of information before the company's confirmation. Thus, the change reinforces the care needed to publicize technical details of launch product. In the case of Switch 2, the expectation of an advanced graphic experience has fueled discussions about the performance of the new hardware.
