Nintendo is already rolling out the good stuff ahead of Switch 2, with the latest firmware version 20.0.0 marking the arrival of Virtual Game Cards and more — here's everything includedTech10:25, 30 Apr 2025Updated 10:29, 30 Apr 2025The original Switch isn't done yet(Image: Future via Getty Images)The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 is just weeks away at this point. And as we tiptoe closer to a new era for the House of Mario, we've heard more and more about big games coming to the platform, and the technical advantages it'll offer.Now that we're just over a month away, Nintendo has just rolled out a major update to your existing Nintendo Switch console to help make the transition to the Switch 2 easier, plus there are some extra features included, too.‌From the debut of Virtual Game Cards to other features you may have otherwise missed, here's everything you need to know about firmware version 20.0.0.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentThe biggest updates to the console this time around are the arrival of Virtual Game Cards and Game Share.The former will let players loan digital games to friends and family, letting you loan your copy of, say, Super Mario Bros Wonder to someone else for a fortnight.Article continues belowAfter that time, the game will 'return' to its owner, but you can always send it back.Elsewhere, Game Share allows players to share a game to another player nearby so they can play multiplayer games together while only having one copy of the game.The console launches on June 5‌Elsewhere, the Switch 1 (which still feels odd to say) is getting some small visual updates. We've dropped the full patch notes below for you, courtesy of Nintendo.The following icons for new features have been added to the HOME Menu: Virtual Game Card Purchased Nintendo Switch digital software, DLC, and some free software, are now virtual game cards and displayed in a list in this menu. You can virtually load and eject virtual game cards between up to two Nintendo Switch systems. Virtual game cards can be lent to others in the same Nintendo Account family group. For more information, see Virtual Game Card Guide. GameShare Compatible software can be shared from a Nintendo Switch 2 system to other nearby system(s) to play together. You can only play together via local wireless, and the Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare. This feature cannot be used between two Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and/or Nintendo Switch Lite systems.User-Verification Settings has been added under User > User Settings. You can restrict access to the Virtual Game Card menu by requiring entry of a PIN or signing in to your Nintendo Account.Online License Settings has been added. When turned on, you can play downloaded software or DLC you've purchased while the system is connected to the internet, even if you don't have the virtual game card loaded. For more information, please refer to the details about the option on the System Settings screen.The Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch News icon colors on the HOME Menu have been changed.Multiple save data can be selected and transferred at once in “Transfer Your Save Data” menu.System Transfer to Nintendo Switch 2 has been added under System Settings > System. You can perform a system transfer from your Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2 using local communication. For users that will lose access to their Nintendo Switch before receiving their Nintendo Switch 2, there is an option to upload system transfer data to a dedicated server which can then be retrieved on their Nintendo Switch 2. After you upload your system transfer data to the dedicated server, the Nintendo Switch system will be initialized to factory settings, so only perform this transfer if you’ll be able to complete the transfer on Nintendo Switch 2. If you want to continue using your Nintendo Switch until you have a Nintendo Switch 2, we recommend completing the system transfer using local communication after you have acquired a Nintendo Switch 2 system. An internet connection and Nintendo Account is required to complete both local and the server-based system transfer service. For more information, see System Transfer from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2.The appearance of some user icons have been updated.Article continues belowFor more on Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, as well as our most-wanted Switch 2 ports.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌