Nintendo has released a new firmware update, bringing both the original Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 up to version 23.5.0 as reported by My Nintendo News.
Version 23.5.0 Firmware Details
The system software update lays the groundwork for digital game gifting on the Nintendo eShop according to Nintendo World Report. While the software update is available now, the gifting functionality requires a subsequent eShop update scheduled to go live on November 17, 2026 noted Vooks. Shacknews adds that the feature covers eligible games, downloadable content, and upgrade packs.
Firmware version 23.5.0 became available on November 9, 2026, and automatically downloads if connected to the internet, though users can also manually start the installation through System Settings.
To send an item, purchasers can go to the eShop, select the item, check the "Give as a Gift" option, choose the intended recipient from their family group, pick a gift-wrap color, and complete the purchase. The recipient immediately receives the present on their HOME menu to accept and play right away.
Family Group Restrictions
Gifting is restricted exclusively to members of a Nintendo Account family group according to Siliconera. Supervised child accounts cannot send digital gifts stated Nintendo. GoNintendo reports that recipients will see gifts arrive directly on their HOME menu without needing to enter payment information or download codes.
Family groups can consist of up to eight people under the management of a designated administrator. Besides facilitating digital gifts, these groups allow members to share a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership and lend virtual game cards for periods of up to two weeks.
Nintendo notes that certain digital products may not be eligible for gifting, and there are established limits on the total number of gift purchases a user can complete within a specified timeframe.
Accessibility Enhancements
Nintendo Switch 2 systems receive additional accessibility options with version 23.5.0. Users can configure accessibility settings during initial console setup. Furthermore, the update adds Portuguese (Portugal) to the system text-to-speech languages and to the GameChat Convert Text to Speech
options reported MP1st.
Initial setup configurations also incorporate options to enable larger font sizes. Both hardware platforms receive general system adjustments and fixes intended to enhance the overall user experience alongside the firmware rollout.
Earlier coverage: Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Reach 68,733 in Japan
