Nintendo Nintendo Switch Online App Adds Friend Request Function

[Demon_Skeith]

The most recent update largely includes the function to send friend requests on the Nintendo Switch using player friend codes on the mobile app, although the update comes with certain caveats that continue to restrict the convenience that is allowed on other consoles.

Update 2.2.0 now allows Nintendo Switch users to send friend requests with their online code from the mobile app. To further this, the act of making friends on the Nintendo Switch is now easier thanks to the function that allows players to copy their friend code as a URL and/or save it as a QR code. The convenience of saving a QR code encourages other players to send more friend requests to other players. However, those on the receiving end will still have to accept the friend request on their Switch, as the app does not have that function available.

 

[froggyboy604]

This sounds like a nice update for Switch users who regular send friend request on the Switch.

 

[Artisan Vistra]

Pretty helpful, but I doubt I would use it.

 

[DaBoss38]

Sounds like a nice update, but they need to add the ability for those on the receiving end to accept the friend request on the app. I think it would be easier to send and recieve/accept friend request on the app.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Sounds like a nice update, but they need to add the ability for those on the receiving end to accept the friend request on the app. I think it would be easier to send and recieve/accept friend request on the app.

I'm guessing Nintendo didn't want to pay for the programmers/API to make it happen.

 

[DaBoss38]

I'm guessing Nintendo didn't want to pay for the programmers/API to make it happen.

Yeah I guess not

 

[Ash]

I read that wrong at first and got completely confused. I thought they were adding the add friend functionality which seemed very basic considering how old the Switch is now