Nintendo released the latest firmware update 8.0.0 a few days ago, with it came some great new changes to the console. The big N added some fresh new avatar images for Splatoon 2 and Yoshi’s Crafted World fans and an option to transfer save data which could be in preparation for the rumored smaller and cheaper Nintendo Switch. But besides all these changes Nintendo also quietly made the current Switch faster which helps load games quicker.

GameXplain was kind enough to put a video together showing some of the improved loading times, which is in combination with a recent update to Mario odyssey as well.

Mario Odyssey seems to be loading a lot faster with the recent updates Nintendo released. Zelda Breath of the Wild has undergone a similar treatment and players are reporting much faster loading times when entering the beautiful world of Hyrule. Check out all the new additions that have arrived with Firmware Update 8.0.0 below.

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Nintendo Switch 8.0.0 Update Notes

• A Sort Software feature is available after selecting to view All Software from the HOME Menu
  • Software can be sorted by time last played, total play time, software title, and software publisher
  • The All Software option displays when there are 13 or more software icons on the HOME Menu
• A View All Available News option is available within News, allowing you to view all news items currently being distributed
  • Go to News > Channel List > View More
• Select from 15 new icons from the Splatoon™ 2 and Yoshi’s Crafted World™ games for your user
  • To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the HOME Menu > Profile
• A feature to Transfer Your Save Data is now available, allowing you to transfer your save data for individual games between your Nintendo Switch systems
  • Go to System Settings > Data Management > Transfer Your Save Data
  • Save data will not remain on your source system after the transfer process completes
• A Zoom feature can be enabled from within System Settings
  • Go to System Settings > System to turn Zoom ON
  • Once enabled, you can use the Zoom feature by pressing the HOME Button twice
• An option is available to prevent the system from waking from Sleep Mode when an AC adapter is disconnected
  • Go to System Settings > Sleep Mode > Wake When AC Adapter is Disconnected
  • This also applies when undocking your console
• A VR Mode (3D Visuals) restriction is available within Parental Controls
  • This will also be available in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app through a later update
  • Go to System Settings > Parental Controls
  • These settings can also be changed from within Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit
• Hong Kong / Taiwan / South Korea is available for selection in Region
  • Go to System Settings > System > Region
• The following names have been changed (functionality remains the same)
  • Save Data Cloud Backup > Save Data Cloud
  • Transfer Your User and Save Data > Transfer Your User Data

General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.

• An update for the Joy-Con controllers has also been released