A new update is now available on Nintendo Switch, bringing the system to version 19.0.1. In recent years, the vast majority of system updates have focused on stability improvements, and fans can expect some of that with this new update as well. However, this one also fixes a couple of notable issues, including an issue related to GameCube controllers. Apparently, some users were having issues with the GameCube controller adapter not being recognized, as well as the controllers themselves. Complete Nintendo Patch Notes official website can be found below.

Ver. 19.0.1 (Published October 29, 2024)

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• Fixed an issue where the Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter and Nintendo GameCube Controller(s) were not recognized.
• Fixed an issue where some network processes, such as downloading software, did not work as expected during sleep mode.
• General improvements to system stability to improve user experience.

It’s always difficult to say how common these issues are and how many users will actually notice the impact of these updates. That said, I personally ran into an issue with software not downloading when the system was in sleep mode, so it’s nice to see that particular issue resolved. Given how long some game updates can take, it’s fortunate that this issue has now been resolved. The GameCube controller issue is a little more specific and probably wouldn’t have been noticed by so many people. However, it could have been irritating to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate community, given the number of players still regularly using GameCube controllers.

At this point in the Switch’s lifespan, we probably shouldn’t expect any significant changes through future system updates. The reality is that the Switch has gotten there in age and many of Nintendo’s resources are probably starting to shift toward the company’s next platform. While we can expect to see many more updates targeting specific issues, it’s pretty unlikely that there will be any new features. For example, fans spent the last seven years asking Nintendo to add various themes to the home screen, as we saw on the 3DS. For some reason, Nintendo just stuck to the white and dark screen options, largely ignoring those pleas. Considering the large number of themes that were available for purchase on the 3DS, it seems like money was left on the table!

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Themed backgrounds may be an option in the Nintendo Switch successor, which is expected to launch sometime in 2025. Right now, Nintendo has been very quiet about the new platform, only confirming a couple of small details . We know that the system will be fully revealed sometime before the company’s fiscal year ends in March 2025, and that the system will carry over existing Nintendo accounts. Details beyond that are pretty scarce!

Did you encounter any of these problems on Nintendo Switch? Are there any new features or changes you want to see in the system? Share your thoughts with me directly on Twitter at @Marcdachampin Bluesky in @Marcdachampor on Instagram at @Dachampgaming!