Switch 2 brings VRR support on your dock; He just doesn’t turn on the feature

Prior to the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, its manufacturer even announced that the console would support Variable Update Fee Resources (VRR) in its TV mode. However, she soon eliminated the information from her official website, implying that the appeal was released by accident – What The Verge proved not the case.

Tests made by the site have proven that the console base actually brings VRR support, but it is not enabled for Switch 2. However, the feature can be checked when the device is connected to other technology -supported products such as Steam Deck.

Doing this is not exactly easy, as the process requires the use of additional cables, which should be holding them to the dock not eject them. However, tests performed with VRTest show that The feature really works and seems to be disabled on the console via software.

Why did Nintendo turn off VRR on switch 2?

So far, there is not exactly an explanation for Nintendo’s decision to turn off VRR support on Switch 2. The theory that has gained strength is that the company does not believe that the experience offered by the dock mode is consistent enough to justify the support to variable update rates.

One of the signs of this can be noticed in portable mode, in which the console brings unstable performance in some games. Tests conducted by Digital Foundry show that games like Cyberpunk 2077 and no Man’s Sky deliver 40 fps modes that produce remarkable artifacts when they are activated.

The tests performed by The Verge also showed that Switch 2 dock uses its own encryption system on its USB-C connection. As a result, Nintendo has ensured that only authorized partners will be able to offer the public alternative versions of the correctly working accessory.

Fonte: The Verge