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Title: New Switch Firmware Adds Support For Bluetooth Audio
Post by: Shaymin on September 14, 2021, 04:14:31 PM

No mics, no folders, but still a major boost.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/58351/new-switch-firmware-adds-support-for-bluetooth-audio

A new version of Switch system software has added far more than stability.

The version 13 update, available now, has activated support for Bluetooth audio. A list of restrictions for using the headphones can be found on Nintendo's support page, but the major ones are only one headset can be active at a time and using headsets limits the available controllers to two wireless ones (eg: one set of Joy-Cons).

Other features in the update include an option for upgrading firmware on the docks that will come with the Switch OLED, and an option to restrict internet access to a system when in sleep mode for additional battery savings. By default, the latter setting maintains the internet connection fully (for background downloading).

Title: Re: New Switch Firmware Adds Support For Bluetooth Audio
Post by: Enner on September 14, 2021, 08:44:34 PM
How low can the lat(ency) go!

Ever since trying and failing to play a smartphone rhythm game over the bluetooth connection with a car's audio deck and some gifted wireless speakers, I'm skeptical of wireless audio for video games. I am aware of low-latency codecs and hardware that will help in this issue, but I haven't made the purchase.

A wire will never betray you! . . . until it snaps.
Title: Re: New Switch Firmware Adds Support For Bluetooth Audio
Post by: mereel on September 15, 2021, 10:57:01 AM
There is noticeable latency, but for most games this will be fine. I play my Switch during my lunch break, usually with no audio since the switch didn’t support BT. I didn’t want to carry around a set of wired earbuds just for Switch. So for me this is very helpful!
Title: Re: New Switch Firmware Adds Support For Bluetooth Audio
Post by: pokepal148 on September 15, 2021, 11:44:59 AM
The latency issue won't matter for 99% of games.
Title: Re: New Switch Firmware Adds Support For Bluetooth Audio
Post by: Mop it up on September 16, 2021, 01:42:38 PM
Maybe in another 4 years they'll enable the USB 3.0 port...