On November 10, Nintendo released system update 23.5.0 for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, adding a "Gift" feature to Family Groups and improving accessibility configuration during the initial setup of the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Gift feature allows users to purchase items as gifts from the Nintendo eShop product page, selecting a recipient within the same Family Group, choosing wrapping, and completing payment. The gifted item will appear directly on the recipient's HOME menu. This feature is limited to members of the same Family Group, some items are not eligible, child accounts cannot initiate gifting, and there are limits on usage within certain periods.
The 23.5.0 system update was released on November 10, but the Gift feature will only become available after the planned Nintendo eShop update on November 17.
Nintendo Switch 2 users can now configure accessibility settings during the initial console setup. In July 2025, a blind player pointed out that the text-to-speech function was unavailable during the initial setup phase and requested improvements from Nintendo; this update addresses that issue, making it easier for visually impaired users to complete the initial configuration without assistance.
This update also adds support for Portuguese text-to-speech, introduces a new text-to-speech feature for in-game chat, fixes several issues, and improves system stability.