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Switch Update Version 16.1.0 Now Live, Improves General System Stability

Nintendo has launched another firmware update for their Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED systems.

If your console is connected to the internet, firmware update version 16.1.0. should now available to download from the systems setting menu. This update includes the usual the general system stability improvements.

Check out the patchnotes below:

Ver. 16.1.0 (Released August 21, 2023)

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

While not listed on the patchnotes, according to dataminer OatmealDome, various other components such as the HOME menu, Asian fonts, keyboard & web browser were updated, as well as the Switch’s list of bad words.

Although minor, it’s definitely good to keep your Switch up to date. We’ll report back when further system updates drop in the future.
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