Nintendo Switch system software
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The Nintendo Switch system software (also known by its codename Horizon)[3] is an updatable firmware and operating system used by the Nintendo Switch video game console. It is based on a proprietary microkernel. The UI includes a HOME screen, consisting of the top bar, the screenshot viewer ("Album") Icons, and shortcuts to the Nintendo eShop, News, and Settings.
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Developer | Nintendo HAL Laboratory[1] |
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Written in | C, C++ and HTML for eShop and online services settings |
OS family | Proprietary OS, derivative of Nintendo 3DS system software (partially Unix-like via certain components which are based on FreeBSD and Android) |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Closed source |
Initial release | 1.0.0 / March 3, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-03-03) |
Latest release | 18.0.1 / April 22, 2024; 1 day ago (2024-04-22)[2] |
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Update method | Direct download |
Platforms | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Lite Nintendo Switch OLED |
Preceded by | Nintendo 3DS system software Wii U system software |
Official website | support.nintendo.com |
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