Nintendo Switch Update Adds Groups to Help Organize Software Titles - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 21 March 2022 / 2,238 Views
Nintendo has released firmware update version 14.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch.
The latest update for the Nintendo Switch adds a well needed new feature called Groups that lets you create folders to organize your software titles. You can make up to 100 groups with a max of 200 titles per group. Groups can be created for different genres, developers, franchises, or whatever you can think of.
Nintendo has also changed the Bluetooth Audio volume. You can now adjust the volume of Bluetooth audio devices using the Switch console or through the volume controls on the device itself.
Read the patch notes below:
"Groups" feature was added to the All Software menu.
- You can now create groups of software to help organize your software titles.
- Making groups for different game genres, developers, or whatever you’d like to organize by may make it easier to find the application you want.
- Up to 100 groups can be created with a max of 200 titles per group.
- The button to proceed to the "All Software" screen is displayed only when there are 13 or more software title icons on the system.
- For more information, see How to Create Groups of Software.
Bluetooth Audio volume behavior was changed.
- You can now adjust the volume of Bluetooth audio devices using either the Nintendo Switch™ console or through volume control buttons on the Bluetooth audio device.
- The Bluetooth audio device must support AVRCP profiles for these changes to work.
- The volume displayed on the console will reflect the Bluetooth audio volume when using the device’s control buttons.
- The maximum volume output for some Bluetooth audio devices has been increased.
- When first connecting a device, volume will be reduced to avoid sudden loudness.
- For more information, see How to Pair and Manage Bluetooth Audio Devices.
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FINALLY!!! I took Nintendo over 5 years to add folders! Maybe we'll get themes in another 5 years lol
It's not even folders in the traditional sense where they’re on the home screen lol. You have to go to the "all software" screen, then you press L to go to groups. Definitely better than what we’ve had at least!
Yup! At this point, I'll take whatever I can get when it comes to Switch firmware updates lol
Great to have but don't stop now! Themes would be awesome!
Quality of life features always welcomed.
Hey, Nintendo listens. Eventually. ???
Nintendo listens sometimes. But I think this is more of a case of Nintendo coincidentally doing what people were asking for.
Two reasons. It took forever and they didn't even do it how people wanted it.
I'm not saying it isn't useful, but they really aren't folders. So it just feels like more of a nice coincidence.
I don't think they "don't listen", but that they were listening for the next generation console. I think Switch was meant to be a transitional console between WiiU and its successor. That's why it had few features compared to WiiU and 3DS, they didn't expect Switch to be on the market for many years.
But this confirms that they have changed their plans, and Switch will have a very long life cycle, so everything they had in mind for Switch 2 will be implemented now.
In short: the themes are coming in a few weeks. I hope.
The Switch needs to be the basis for a Nintendo ecosystem going forward. They also definitely need to stay with the hybridized concept of home/handheld.
Absolutely. The hybrid system has been a huge step forward for Nintendo. NS is a very good console, but it's also a much more solid concept than Wii or DS were. I don't think Nintendo and its consumers will be able to give up on the hybrid concept and the Switch brand.
ABOUT TIME. I just organized all my games just after I set up my PS5. Not been playing games all day but sorting through menus.
A good feature, but they really have to make it available from the home menu by pressing the L button. Going to all software and then to groups is too complicated in daily life. Pressing one button instead of 3 is a big difference.
Agreed! At least you can go to All Software by hitting left instead of scrolling all the way to the right lol
Leave it to Nintendo to add folders after five years and the announcement makes more waves than some major new game reveal... 40k+ likes on Twitter LMAO
