Nintendo today released a firmware update for the Nintendo Switch.
Version 12.1.0 of the system was made available with improved data management in the internal memory or microSD in case of lack of space for new downloads. The Joy-Con has also received a firmware update.
Check out the details of this update below:
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Data: 5 July 2021
Area: All Edition: 12.1.0 Shape: n/a notes: n/a |
Added the following system functionality:
- If there is not enough space left on the system memory (internal storage) or microSD card when downloading game software update data, you can now delete the old data from the software, allowing you to download new data.
- When removing the old dice, you will not be able to play until the new dice download is complete.
General system stability improvements were made to improve the user experience.

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