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Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 2M Amid Firmware Update Concerns

9/2/2025

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On September 2, 2025, Nintendo released firmware update 20.4.0 for the Switch and Switch 2, enhancing system stability.
The update features minor adjustments for the original Switch, including improvements to controller handling and the web browser.
The Switch 2 has sold over two million units in the U.S., despite lacking major new features.
Limited developer access to the Switch 2 raises concerns among game studios.

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Story summary

On September 2, 2025, Nintendo released firmware update 20.4.0 for the Switch and Switch 2, enhancing system stability.
The update features minor adjustments for the original Switch, including improvements to controller handling and the web browser.
The Switch 2 has sold over two million units in the U.S., despite lacking major new features.
Limited developer access to the Switch 2 raises concerns among game studios.