Nintendo Switch update 11.0.0 adds Switch Online Hub, screenshot transfer, more

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Nintendo Switch update 11.0.0 includes a number of changes to Nintendo Switch Online alongside an easier transfer of screenshots to a smartphone or tablet.

Nintendo Switch Online will now be accessible via the Home menu, allowing users the opportunity to access “all… services”. Users are also now able to transfer a maximum of 10 screenshots and 1 video (at one time) to a smartphone using a QR code displayed on the Switch.

Patch notes are as follows:

Nintendo Switch update 11.0.0 patch notes​

  • Nintendo Switch Online was added to the HOME Menu.
    • Access all Nintendo Switch Online services, from getting the latest information to checking your membership status.
  • A new feature that automatically downloads backed up save data was added to the Save Data Cloud.
    • When using software with the same Nintendo Account linked to multiple systems, save data backed up from one console will automatically be downloaded to your other system(s).
      *To use this feature, it must be enabled under System Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud.
      *Save data will not be downloaded automatically unless save data for that software exists on the console. The first time only, users must download the save data manually.
      *A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the Save Data Cloud service.
  • A new Trending feature was added to the User Page.
    • Users can check what software their friends are playing or have started playing recently. Information will not be displayed for friends who have their online status set to display to no one.
  • Users can now transfer screenshots and videos from Album to their smart devices.
    • Users can wirelessly connect their smart devices to Nintendo Switch to transfer the screenshots and videos saved within their Album.
    • For screenshots, users can transfer a maximum of 10 screenshots and 1 video capture at once.
      *To connect, users must use their smart device to scan the QR Code displayed on the Nintendo Switch screen.
  • A new Copy to a Computer via USB Connection feature was added under System Settings > Data Management > Manage Screenshots and Videos.
    • Users can use a USB cable to connect Nintendo Switch to their computers to copy the screenshots and videos saved under Album.
      * A USB charging cable [model HAC-010] or a USB-IF certified USB cable that supports data transfer is required to connect to a computer.
  • Users can now select what download to prioritize when there are multiple downloads in progress.
    • When there are multiple software, update data, or downloadable content downloads in progress, users can now select which they want to download first.
    • You can set this under Download Options by selecting the icon for the software you want to download first on the HOME Menu.
  • User icons were added.
    • 12 user icons that commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. series were added.
  • Users can now name preset button mappings with the Change Button Mapping feature.
  • Brazilian Portuguese was added as a supported language.
    • When users set their region to the Americas and their language to Português, the language used on the HOME Menu and in certain software will be displayed in Brazilian Portuguese.
  • Several issues were fixed, and usability and stability were improved.

What excites you most about the update?
 
While I like my Switch, I have always felt the online features are lacking with what they offer. Especially achievements/trophies.
 
I love my Switch and the library of games that it has. It does need some help in the online department, and I'm glad Nintendo took at least one step in creating a hub, here's hoping that'll expand to something more.
 

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