Nintendo Switch v5.0.0 Firmware Released

Nintendo Switch v5.0.0 Firmware Released

March 14th, 2018, 09:49 Posted By: wraggster

Nintendo have released a new firmware upgrade for the awesome console, heres whats new:

Big 'N' has finally pushed out the much rumored and talk-about v5.0.0 firmware update for their Nintendo Switch console, and as usual if you wish to make usage of 'homebrew', 'emulators', 'trustzone' hacks/exploits in the now or near future, it is recommended NOT to update pass your current v4.1.0 possible-future-hackable or the working best v3.0.0 which already has an 'homebrew launchers' for it.
Nintendo said:

Improvements Included in Version 5.0.0 (Distributed 03/12/2018)
Added the following system functionality

Facebook and Twitter friends that also use Nintendo Switch can now be added through Friend Suggestions
Friend suggestions are based on the Facebook and Twitter accounts you have linked to your Nintendo Account

To view your friend suggestions, from the top left of the HOME Menu head to your User Page > Friend Suggestions

You must be 13 or older to use this feature

Select from 24 new ARMS and the Kirby series icons for your user
To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile

Digital software purchases made from a PC or smart device will start downloading sooner than previously, even if the Nintendo Switch console is in Sleep Mode

Filter News to view only unread news or news from specific channels

To keep the Parental Controls PIN private, the default method for PIN entry has been changed to entering using the Control Stick and buttons instead of the on-screen number pad
When prompted to enter you Parental Controls PIN, press and hold the + Button to change between input methods

Captured videos in the Album will be restricted by Parental Controls depending on the Restricted Software setting and Software Rating Organization

Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, add specific software titles to your whitelist to exclude them from the console’s Parental Controls Restricted Software setting
Play-Time Limit restrictions will still apply even when the software title has been whitelisted.

Receive notification when pre-purchased software is ready to play

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller grip colors will now display in the Controllers menu

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Resolved an issue that caused Play Activity to display incorrectly in the Profile section of your User Page

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