Nintendo announce 21 new games for Nintendo Switch FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Nintendo Switch fans have a big few months ahead of them. September will see the launch of the paid-for Switch Online service and then Pokemon Let’s Go and Super Smash Bros Ultimate in the following months. But ahead of these high-profile releases an exciting new feature for the Nintendo Switch could have been revealed. Dataminers have managed to find out that the Switch’s upcoming firmware 6.0.0 has already been uploaded to Nintendo servers, Nintendo Life reported. They have searched through the files and found out about a number of features coming to the Nintendo Switch. The big change will be the addition of the Nintendo Switch Online service which apparently has the tagline "More Games. More Features. More Fun." Dataminers also found the new - and previously announced - Save Data Cloud Backup option that will be accessible from the options menu for a game. New user icons have also been discovered featuring adorable characters such as Captain Toad and Toadette. Nintendo Switch - Awesome new feature could have been leaked But one of the most exciting changes is an update to the list of controllers that can be used on the Switch. When a Nintendo Switch user pairs an officially licensed controller with the hybrid console it shows a specific icon in certain screens. The Joy Con and Pro Controller all have their own icons with the former's symbol changing if it’s used with both the left and right Joy Cons or just one. But new icons that have been discovered in the leaked Nintendo Switch files suggest more controller support is coming. Nintendo Switch - Dataminers discovered what's coming in update 6.0.0 Icons have been discovered for Famicom, NES and SNES controllers. This could indicate the Nintendo Switch will soon be offering support for NES and SNES Mini controllers. This new feature would surely go down a treat and follows on from the Wii U offering NES Mini controller support. Or, alternatively, it could be a sign that Nintendo have officially licensed NES and SNES controllers ready to launch for the Switch. Nintendo Switch - Will Switch offer support for NES Mini controller? Nintendo Switch - Is SNES Mini support coming to the Switch? This would add an extra level of retro authenticity when playing old school games downloaded from the Nintendo Switch eShop. It would also be perfect for the selection of updated NES games that will be playable via the Nintendo Switch Online service once it launches. Only time will tell what these new icons are for, but hopefully all will be revealed in a new Nintendo Direct. Aren't the Nintendo Switch controllers cool? pic.twitter.com/MFtTtR1kRZ — Eman Cisab (@shadowninja108) August 31, 2018<doc-sep>Nintendo will release Switch system update 6.0.0 next week to coincide with the launch of Switch Online. Users will have until then to unlink their Nintendo account from their Switch user account. Switch system update 6.0.0 will go live September 18 at 5pm PT, 8pm ET, and September 19 at 1am BST, 2am CEST. Those who own a Switch console will have until then to confirm their Nintendo Account (or their child’s) is linked to the correct user. After the update is installed, it will no longer be possible to unlink a Nintendo Account from the Nintendo Switch user account. This is to ensure Nintendo Accounts are linked to the correct user in order to manage your save data, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo eShop content. Here’s how to check whether the accounts are liked: You can review under each user’s My Page > User Settings > Link Nintendo Account. Part of the Nintendo Account holder’s email and nickname will display. If you are not sure if the user is linked to the correct Nintendo Account, check the following: On the Nintendo Account website, sign in and select the Shop menu option on the left. Compare your current balance and total My Nintendo Gold Points with those on the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system If you are still not sure, compare the digital software on your Nintendo Switch with your Purchase History on the Shop menu or check to see if you have received purchase confirmation emails.<doc-sep>
Ahead of the Nintendo Switch Online service launch, a new firmware update was released for the hybrid console that adds the coveted cloud save backup as well as other features. The version 6.0 update for the Switch is needed to use the Nintendo Switch Online service, with its numerous features including the aforementioned cloud save backup and the NES titles. The update also allows for the new NES-style Joy Cons to be used with the Switch. Here's the full patch notes for the Nintendo Switch version 6.0 update: Nintendo Switch Online* features and functionality have been added, including: Save Data Cloud Backup User your internet connection to back up game save data for compatible games Some games are not compatible with Save Data Cloud To back up save data or download a previous backup, head to System Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud Backup *Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Save Data Cloud backup available in compatible games. Terms apply. Added the following system functionality Upload up to four Album screenshots at once on supported social network services Only one captured video can be uploaded at once Select from six new Captain Toad icons for your user To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile Play your digital software and content on non-primary consoles by linking your Nintendo Account The term "active console" has been renamed "primary console" in Nintendo eShops Playing software in multiple consoles has certain restrictions Display of Nintendo Switch News articles will be limited to match the restricted software parental controls setting selections Please note that the restriction will only apply to News articles distributed after the release of version 6.0.0. Change the layout of the USB keyboard to the desired language To change the language, head to the System Settings > System > USB Keyboard Removed the following system functionality After installing the system update, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo Account from your Nintendo Switch user General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including: