Nintendo Switch 8.0 Update Adds Save File Transfers and Game Sorting

Nintendo dropped a new firmware update for the Switch and it brings some welcome new features for players, including save file transfers and game sorting.

Version 8.0 can be downloaded today through the system settings while t connected to the internet. The first part of the update adds new icons from Splatoon 2 and Yoshi's Crafted World for players to use.

However, a new zoom feature can be accessed by pressing the home button twice. Players can zoom in and out while navigating the screen. This is great for players who have a hard time reading small text. And yes, this can be done in-game, but we wouldn't recommend doing it during anything as fast-paced as Smash Ultimate.

If you scroll to the "All Software" section on the Switch, you'll be able to sort your games by amount of time played, title, last played, and publisher. This is great for Switch owners who have a ton of games saved on their console.

But the biggest new feature is the save transfer. This is especially useful for those who have multiple Nintendo Switches in their home or are planning to get the rumored new Switch. Be aware that the save file on the source console will be erased when transferred.

Here's the entire patch notes for the Nintendo Switch version 8.0 update:

• 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 Worldgames 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

What do you think of the latest update to Nintendo Switch? What do you hope gets added next? Let us know in the comments section below.