The Switch 2's latest update improves the console's GBA emulator

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September 4, 2025, 4:43 PM

• •Button remapping added to GBA emulator.
• •1080p resolution in handheld mode on Switch 2.
• •Hidden GBA startup screen.
• •No new game drops in this update.

Nintendo has updated its Game Boy Advance emulator on Nintendo Switch Online, introducing button remapping and improved 1080p resolution for handheld mode. The update includes a hidden GBA startup screen activated by wiggling the analog stick, offering a nostalgic touch. While there are no new game additions, the update enhances the overall experience for GBA games on the Switch, and the wait continues for new titles.

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