Nintendo Switch Wi-Fi issue causing frame-rate drops

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There have been reports of poor frame-rate on some games running on the Nintendo Switch, most notably Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

However, while some of these issues are simply due to console’s lack of power, others are related to a problem in the most unlikely place. The Nintendo Switch’s Wi-Fi system is reportedly responsible for higher than usual load on the CPU, which, when occurs, negatively affects the frame-rate of the game running.

This is according to a Nintendo Life report, which identifies the Wi-Fi ‘Auto Connect’ feature as the likely culprit here. Every time the console tries to search for a wireless network, it hits the CPU in a way that hurts the frame-rate of whatever game is running.

This happens in the background, which could explain why frame-rate drops are sporadic and inconsistent. An anonymous developer told the site that Nintendo is aware of the issue, and is working on a fix to be included in the next firmware update.

Though anecdotal, a Nintendo Life reader has seemingly had better luck when disabling the Wi-Fi ‘Auto Connect’ feature, to prevent the CPU hit. You can also enable Flight Mode for the same effect, though it does not work when the console is docked.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2017/03/13/nintendo-switch-wi-fi-issue-causing-frame-rate-drops-nintendo-working-on-a-fix-report/

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IlcamorristaPosted:

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Nicholas All just problem after problem with this console I'm seeing. Is it worth it really?


the specs can only be so good for a handheld.


They should of still had some knowledge of issues before the released the console. Regardless of handheld.

DusknoirPosted:

Nicholas All just problem after problem with this console I'm seeing. Is it worth it really?


the specs can only be so good for a handheld.

NickPosted:

All just problem after problem with this console I'm seeing. Is it worth it really?

ChatPosted:

I mean there's always something but hey.

Mr_RobotPosted:

problem after problem. i still hate this thing

XboxPosted:

I'm just glad I didn't get robbed blind.

SkatesPosted:

Thank god I didn't buy one on launch and decided to wait it out. I keep hearing issues about the console.

GnuPosted:

Not surprised by this it is a new console expect prbolems