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In a comment to Nintendo Life, a Nintendo representative said, "Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error."
The website followed up with Nintendo to ask if the mode could be coming for docked play down the line, but it was met with a "We have nothing to announce on this topic." That isn't a denial, so that hopefully means VRR will come eventually.
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Notably, the PS5 also has VRR, but like the Nintendo Switch 2's TV mode, it wasn't available at launch, instead arriving 18 months after the system launched. It could be a similar situation for the Switch 2, although it would be great if it doesn't take as long.
For those unaware, VRR is a feature that ensures the game's framerate and the refresh rate of your screen stay in sync, which makes things look far smoother and gets rid of the likes of screen tearing.
While this probably won't be a big issue for the vast majority of Switch 2 users (analysts reckon there are going to be 100 million of those by 2029), it's nice to see Nintendo actually caring about these technical details.
Scott has been freelancing for over three years across a number of different gaming publications, first appearing on GamesRadar+ in 2024. He has also written for the likes of PC Gamer, Eurogamer, VG247, Play, TechRadar, and others. He's typically rambling about Metal Gear Solid, God Hand, or any other PS2-era titles that rarely (if ever) get sequels.
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