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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Update Ver. 23.5.0 Out Now - Check Out the Patch Notes
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Key Points:
- Nintendo has released Switch and Switch 2 system update Ver. 23.5.0, introducing support for gifting Nintendo eShop products exclusively within a Nintendo Account family group of up to eight members.
- The gifting feature, launching after a Nintendo eShop update on November 17, 2026, allows sending eligible games, DLC, and upgrade packs only to family members, excluding friends lists and supervised accounts.
- Users can select a gift recipient from their family group, choose the linked system for delivery, and customize gift wrap options; gifts are sent immediately upon purchase.
- Additional updates include new accessibility settings during first-time setup, added Portuguese (Portugal) support for text-to-speech and GameChat, and general system improvements to enhance user experience.
