The Nintendo Switch Bluetooth audio update has arrived, allowing us to connect our headphones to the handheld console.
In a surprise announcement earlier this morning, September 15, Nintendo revealed the update with a tweet from its American Twitter account, which said it includes “the ability to pair Bluetooth devices for the output of audio ”.
The latest #NintendoSwitch update is now available, which includes the ability to pair Bluetooth devices for audio output. For more information, including restrictions on some features while using Bluetooth audio, visit the support page: https://t.co/vzAB6lZTDu pic .twitter.com/6J5xcDl5kUSeptember 15, 2021
As you can see in the previous tweet, however, not all is good news. While the Nintendo Switch Bluetooth update will allow you to connect up to 10 devices, Bluetooth microphones won’t be supported in the new update, so don’t expect to talk about the trash on Nintendo Switch Online anytime soon. A support page for the new Bluetooth update lists the possible issues you may encounter with the new update, which are:
- Only one Bluetooth audio device can be paired at a time, but up to 10 devices can be saved on a Nintendo Switch system.
- Bluetooth microphones cannot be used.
- You may experience audio latency depending on your Bluetooth device.
Still, it’s a highly sought-after feature that many Switch players will be happy to see, as the console is now 4 years old and most of the best Nintendo Switch headphones have had to use USB dongles to give them an experience. wireless audio.
It’s a good week in case you already have a Switch or don’t have one yet, as Nintendo has announced a reduction in the price of Nintendo Switch for the console in both Europe and the UK. If you’re a new Switch owner, just thank your lucky stars (Mario) who now don’t need to play with the audio jack.
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