We all love a good Switch system update here at Nintendo Life - so much so that the idea of system 'stability' has become something of an in-joke amongst our lovely reader community - and the latest of these appears to be just around the corner.
Nintendo has confirmed the existence of Version 9.0, which will eventually take over from the console's current 8.1.0 state. The confirmation actually comes via yesterday's SNES Controller announcement; Nintendo's official website notes that in order to use the new controller with your Switch, you'll need to update to this future Version 9.0.
So, we know one feature that will be added in the new update, but should we expect anything else? Well, while we can't know for sure, updates to nice round numbers have added some very neat features in the past.
Version 8.0 brought with it the 'Sort software' feature for your games list, new icons, and the option to transfer your save data to other consoles; Version 6.0 added the Nintendo Switch Online service; and Version 4.0 added the video capture option we've come to know and love. Hopefully we'll be treated to a nice little extra or two. Did somebody say folders?
Naturally, we'll make sure to share any final details on this upcoming update as soon as they arrive. Stay tuned!
[source nintendo.co.uk, via gonintendo.com]
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Snes games please oh mighty nintenlord💃😂😭😁
If you read the small print after the announcement about the SNES games, the controllers will ship out on 18 September 2019, and a maximum of 4 per customer
Only wish they would bring in Folders and Themes
NO KIRBY SUPER STAR IN THE FIRST BATCH T_T WHYYYY
Maybe that have to really get that game working with the online. Co-op in that game was wild for the time.
Folders is the only thing I want or need.
Oh, goodie. My Switch and I have been on the rocks lately, so this is just what we need.
Folders. Deer god.
@kepsux Please! Sick of going "Oh! I forgot I had that"
If you want more details about purchasing the SNES controller for the Switch, UK customers can find them here.
https://mynintendostore.nintendo.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/668
It'll cost £26.99 per single controller (no double pack like the NES controllers), and it includes a USB-C cable.
I'm very eager to pick up one of these controllers as I've long adored the SNES controller. The description does note that it will be compatible with any games that only need the directional pad and the A/B/X/Y/L/R buttons.
Since it's a USB-C controller, there's also a very good chance you'll be able to use it with other devices via USB connection, too.
Here it comes! more stability!
I can guarantee what there won't be. A revamped eshop, themes, music, folders. You know those things we actually want and need?
@RupeeClock Still can't believe that from the UK site, the delivery charge is £6.75 as it is shipping from Germany
But will still have to buy it
Don't tease me with folders... it's not fair!
@Bunkerneath
That's annoying, you'd have thought that it would've been handled via the Nintendo UK Store (Hut Group), which has free shipping on orders over £20.
@RupeeClock Thanks for the link. Did you see the "additional shipping costs will apply bit"?
£6.75 shipping for UK.
Edit: ninja'd by Bunkerneath
What? Stability updates are no joke!
Can we get a stability update for the kickstand though? Mine popped off somewhere
Are the snes games live yet???
It'll probably be Mario Maker 2 icons like Cat Mario, Meowser, Builder Mario and Angry Sun along with your usual stability.
The "Stability" joke is older than your mum! Get some new material..
@gcunit @Bunkerneath You think that's bad? I live in Ireland, where the shipping cost jumps up to £17 when ordering from Nintendo UK! Pull the other one, sheesh.
@PapaPedro I live in Poland (which neighbours Germany) and shipping is also £17 (or 20 Euros). That's surprising in the most negative way D:
@YessMasster Utterly ridiculous. Thank goodness for 8bitdo!
Are we getting folders like the Wii had?
@Bunkerneath Hopefully they get them in the mail before some sort of brexit, otherwise you have have to pay some crazy import tax too!
Folders need to happen soon for sure and ones that can be pinned in place unlike the ps4 ones which always moves the last used one to the front.Custom Backgrounds would also be welcome.
@USWITCH64 Wii didn't have folders. But the 3DS and Wii U did, don't know why they remove these things.
What I would really like is a way to invite your Switch friends to play a game with you online through the console. I would really like to have that in Smash Ultimate too.
So when they say 5 September, is that code for midnight just before 6 September?
I don't know if you guys noticed in the direct but the controller has tiny L2 and R2 buttons. Pretty cool.
I just want folders or self sorting of games on the home screen
@Bunkerneath 18 September 2019 is the anniversary of NSO apparently.
There is a chance of some new themes this time. In fact I think it's a certainty - in the Switch Lite promo images and videos there is a logo/boot screen with bubbles that matches the colour of the Physical Switch Lite's plastic.
So I predict at least 4 new themes to match those units.
I wonder if this is the way Nintendo will do their Online service if so next year N64 games and the next Gamecube.
I was also sure about buying one, seeing delivery costs of 17£ for a 27£ product stopped me right there though. I hope they have fun with their controllers, but that's not even ridiculous anymore, that's just insane 😂
@Kirby_Girl I imagine Kirby Super Star will be one of the first new games added next month.
My right hand has problems due to button mashing on the old NES and SNES controllers. I have lost a lot of mobility in my thumb and it hurts. Luckily I am a lefty. The damage done years ago just gets worse with age.
I'll enjoy playing some of these games but using my pro-type controller.
Wake me up when theres Folders
Folders are pointless...
How about some folders now already? The SNES games are super nice tho! Might sell my SNES mini now.
Does anyone know how big the SNES game update will be? I'll have to be using mu mobile data to download it
@Paddle1 I missed out the U!
Sooooooo, what are the release times? Since no one seems to be talking about that.
@Xcape_DuCkMAN_X i was wondering the same im at work or id tell u
"but should we expect anything else?"
More stability.
We don‘t need folders. We need tags. And a redesign of the eShop.
When will update 9.0 to live?
@ryobi85 That comment's a bit late, no?
@Garage I agree. The way that the xbox and steam handle groups/tags is a far superior system than the folders of the Wii U and PS3/4.
Also, the following would be nice;
Improved eshop
Custom avatars
Redesigned home page/ui
Better online systems (friends list, voice chat, invite systems, party systems)
@Bunkerneath Multi Tap games away!
I know this is wishful thinking but... Themes, folders, and eShop music would be great.
I I've how Nintendo warrants an entire 1.0 update just for controller support. The UI hasn't changed one bit. But ya know... icons ?
I would like two things ... one may not be operating system related but I would like folders like many of us ... Also want Nintendo fix so that you can download DLC separately.... among other things I do not want full version installed... want to use my physical version ... i know! ; l owning both digital and physical .. (!) but now its all physical ... almost ...
Maybe extend the amount of slots in the Switch's home menu from just a limited number?
Stability stability we're all stabilized
@Bunkerneath and now they've INCREASED the shipping fee to UK from £6.75 to £8.90. Go figure
@jco83 I know, but still had to get it, which i did yesterday.
I ordered a Hollow Knight hoodie from US and that was quite a big package and that shipping was cheaper.
The price us "Fan Boys" will pay for officially licensed products
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