We're just weeks from the release date of Nintendo Switch 2, and the company has issued a clarification on a big feature change after fans probed the console's tech specsTech10:43, 19 May 2025The console launches on June 5The Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World arrive in just a few weeks, and while we might not have reviews from outlets such as Daily Star until launch, we do have the console's full tech specs.Still, there's one big change from what Nintendo originally released, and it's to do with variable refresh rate on external displays when the console is docked.‌We know the Switch 2 will support frame rates of up to 120Hz in handheld mode, but the console was originally tipped for supporting variable refresh rates on supported TVs which would have allowed for smoother motion on compatible screens.‌Just weeks before launch, the company has issued an apology via Nintendo Life, confirming VRR is only available in handheld.You will need to act fast to get a Switch 2"Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error," Nintendo told the outlet, but were cagey on whether the functionality could come later.Article continues below"We have nothing to announce on this topic," it asked about the possibility of it coming in the future.The change was spotted after Nintendo amended its product site to remove mentions of VRR, as per Digital Foundry's Oliver MacKenzie on X.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Over on Reddit, one fan said "that's such a strange thing", with the prevailing theory that the console's use of USB-C to transfer video to HDMI could be what prevents a variable refresh rate."This is a huge bummer. VRR is pretty damn game changing and for it not to be enabled in docked mode is definitely unfortunate," one added, while another said "that's pretty dumb, considering this is a 2025 console."It's the latest in a long line of clarifications fans have been asking for, including knowing how much of a game is on a cartridge, the cumbersome rollout of Switch 1 game upgrade information, and even knowing which peripherals will or won't work with the new system.Article continues belowAll this prompted former Nintendo marketing staff to suggest the company release a whole host of information about the console and let fans "read to their hearts' content".For more on Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our favourite Switch 1 games, 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.‌‌‌ #nintendo #clarifies #switch #feature #change