Nintendo has rolled out a new system update with version 22.0.0 for the Switch 2, bringing a new feature to the hybrid console called "Handheld Mode Boost". According to the patch notes, enabling this mode allows the software to run as if in TV Mode. This essentially lets original Switch games run in handheld mode as if they were docked in TV mode, taking advantage of the Switch 2’s faster hardware and built-in 1080p display.
Since the original Switch featured a 720p display, most games ran at the console’s native resolution in handheld mode and scaled up to 1080p when docked. With the latest update, the Switch 2 can now run those games at higher resolutions in handheld mode, offering improved visuals along with a potential boost in performance for certain titles.
