Nintendo has released system update 23.5.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch on November 9, 2026. The update introduces support for an upcoming Nintendo eShop gifting feature, which will allow users to gift digital products to members of their Nintendo Account family group. The feature is scheduled to become available following a Nintendo eShop update on November 17, 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 also receives additional accessibility improvements, including the ability to configure accessibility settings during the console’s initial setup. Portuguese (Portugal) has been added to Text to Speech and GameChat’s Convert Text to Speech language options. Both consoles receive general adjustments and fixes intended to improve the user experience.
Nintendo Switch 2 Update 23.5.0 Patch Notes
New Features
- Added the ability to configure accessibility settings during the Nintendo Switch 2 first-time setup process.
- Added support for an upcoming Nintendo eShop gifting feature, allowing users to gift Nintendo eShop products to members of their Nintendo Account family group.
- The gifting feature will become available following a Nintendo eShop update scheduled for November 17, 2026.
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Accessibility Improvements
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to the Text to Speech language options under Accessibility in System Settings.
- Added Portuguese (Portugal) to the GameChat Convert Text to Speech language options.
General System Improvements
- Made general adjustments and fixes to improve the user experience.
Nintendo Switch Update 23.5.0 Patch Notes
New Features
- Added support for the upcoming Nintendo eShop gifting feature, allowing Nintendo Account users to gift products to members of their family group.
- The feature will become available after the Nintendo eShop update scheduled for November 17, 2026.
General System Improvements
- Made general adjustments and fixes to improve the user experience.
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