Nintendo Switch firmware update hints at Bluetooth headphone support

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Data miners have uncovered evidence that there could be some big changes coming to the Nintendo Switch, including Bluetooth audio suppo♈rt.

First reported by , this information comes to us from a well-kno👍wn Nintendo data miner called who posted screenshots to their Twitter, clearly showing the addition of audio support for the Nintendo Switch’s Bluetooth drivers. This would allow Switch users to finally sync up their wireless headphones to the console, ꧂which is a hugely requested feature. 

The driver update was spotted after the recent Firmware 12.0.0 update to the Switch, which on the surface seemed like a relatively minor update that fixed some backend bugs. Currently, Switch users can only connect wired headphones to the console, and the connection port is on the bottom of the device, which isn’t ideal for pe𒆙ople who want ꦬto play with the console docked and use headphones. Still, even OatmealDome cautions that this may not be activated by Nintendo. 

We contacted Nintendo about the update and will update the article if they 𝐆re🅷spond.

This follows on from yesterday’s news which noted that Firmware update 12.0.0 potentially 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:hinted at a new Switch model in the near future. It’s unknown whether this just refers to an updated Nintendo Switch SKU, or the long-rumoured 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch Pro. There have been rumors and clues 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:pointing towards a new Switch SKU for months though, even if 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo keeps denying its existence.

Nintendo didn’t give particularly detailed notes about the c💖hanges made in this firmware update. In fact, it was just one short paragraph and bullet point that pointed to a general save data backup issue fix. You can read the full firmware upda♏te notes .

If there is a new Nintendo Switch model coming, you’re going to need games to play on it so check out our roundup of 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming Switch games.

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