Nintendo Has Finally Updated The eShop To Fix A Nearly Decade-Old Problem
Nintendo has released a software update for the original Switch console that significantly improves the performance and design of the eShop. The update aligns the older console's interface more closely with the newer Nintendo Switch 2 experience.
Why it matters
The update suggests continued long-term support for the original Switch hardware, providing a better user experience for a large existing install base.
Wachiwit/Getty Images There's no doubt that the Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive upgrade over the original Switch console. However, that doesn't mean that the OG Switch should be ignored. In fact, Nintendo is still showing some love to the original Nintendo Switch with a long overdue upgrade. Since its release over a decade ago, the eShop has been painfully slow, with complaints popping up across social media about just how abysmal it was to use at times. However, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore, as Nintendo has updated the Switch to include a redesigned eShop that loads faster than ever before.
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