Nintendo Turns Original Switch eShop Native in 22.5.0, Adding Dark Mode and Faster Loads
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Updated · Vooks · Jun 16
Nintendo Turns Original Switch eShop Native in 22.5.0, Adding Dark Mode and Faster Loads
3 articles · Updated · Vooks · Jun 16
Summary
Firmware 22.5.0 replaces the original Switch eShop’s web wrapper with a native app, making the storefront load almost instantly on the nearly decade-old console.
That shift fixes two long-standing complaints: the shop now follows the system’s Basic Dark theme and supports User-Verification PIN checks for eShop access and saved payment methods.
Scrolling still shows some lag, but pages now load games in batches instead of stalling through the old browser-like interface, making navigation noticeably smoother.
The update also adds 10-second rewind and skip controls for full-screen videos in News and the eShop, while Switch 2’s 22.5.0 update mainly adds Dutch and Russian accessibility language support.