Nintendo released a firmware update for the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite systems. If your console is connected to the internet, firmware update version 12.1.0 should now be available to download from the systems setting menu.
Aside from the usual system stability improvements, this patch will also allow players to delete old software data to make room for new data, according to Nintendo
Firmware Ver. 12.1.0 (Released July 5, 2021)
- Added the following system functionality:
- If there is not enough space remaining on the system memory (internal storage) or microSD card when downloading game software update data, you can now delete old data for that software, enabling you to download the new data.
- When deleting the old data, you won’t be able to play the game until the new data has finished downloading.
- If there is not enough space remaining on the system memory (internal storage) or microSD card when downloading game software update data, you can now delete old data for that software, enabling you to download the new data.
- General system stability improvements have been made to enhance the user’s experience.
Joy-con update
In addition to the system update, Nintendo also put out an update for the Nintendo Switch Joy-cons, so be sure to get those updated by connecting all of them to your Nintendo Switch.
