How to Improve Switch 1 Games with Nintendo Switch 2
Blog Andrew Joseph 02 Apr , 2025 0
Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here As previously reported, the Switch 2 will be largely compatible with Switch 1 games. However, Nintendo seems to be bringing a unanimous effort to introduce a special version of the Switch 1 game to Switch 2. These versions seem to just go beyond the graphics enhancement and frame rate.
Which games can be played on Switch 2?
With Nintendo's crash, there will be three main types of games on the Switch 2. Local Switch 2 Game The system is developed for the system and cannot be played on the original switch. Compatible switch 1 game cartridges can be plugged directly into switch 2 and played on the console. Switch 2 Edition Games is a Switch 1 game that will get new features and performance enhancements when played on Switch 2.
This does not include classic games available via Nintendo Switch Online, which include NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and now GameCube’s library.
So what will happen in the Switch 2 Edition game?
The main point of Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is that Nintendo seems to be trying to provide some extra contribution to anyone playing the Switch 2 version of the Switch 2 Edition.
For example, Super Mario Party Jamboree is a switch game, and the Switch 2 Edition will be equipped with a set of content called Jamboree TV, which will utilize the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, the Switch 2 Macrophone and the Switch 2 USB-C cameras, which will be sold separately.
In addition to upgrading to 1440p in TV mode with upgrade resolution and higher frame rates, there will be new mini-games and online features.
Metroid Prime 4: Exewer, which will be a cross-natural game that will support Joy-Con 2's mouse controls, as well as multiple display modes such as Quality mode, which runs at 60fps in 4K when docked, or at 60fps on Handheld. Either run 120fps performance mode at 1080p while docking, or 120fps at 720p in handheld mode. All modes will support HDR.
Other Switch 2 Edition titles will receive new story content such as Kirby and Forgotten Lands, and The Legend of Zelda: Breathing in the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Additional support from the Zelda Notes service will be available in the Nintendo Switch app, which will provide you with guides and game help.
Some games, such as Pokémon: ZA, are only part of the Switch 2 Edition Label, have only performance and resolution bumps.
When will the Switch 2 Edition game come?
Switch 2 is scheduled to be released on June 5, 2025, when the first Switch 2 Edition games arrive.
“The Legend of Zelda: Breathing in the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” will be available for 2 editions when it launches on June 5, 2025.
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV for the Switch 2 version will arrive later on July 24, 2025. Kirby and the Forgotten Land Update will arrive on August 28, 2025.
Neither Metroid 4: Outside of the Pokemon: ZA has a release date, so both Switch 2 versions are scheduled to be done sometime in 2025.
How much will the Switch 2 version cost?
it depends. If you don't own the Switch 1 version of the game, you can buy the Switch 2 Edition at a retail store, which will be obvious, thanks to the new Red Physics game situation. The digital version will also come with a prominent Switch 2 logo, so you know you want to buy the right version for the Switch 2.
If you have the game on Switch 1 and want to add an upgrade in Switch 2 Edition, you will need to purchase the upgrade package from Nintendo. The upgrade package will be available at select retailers, the official Nintendo store and Nintendo Eshop. However, Nintendo has not disclosed the price of the package to be upgraded.
Some upgrade packages, such as the Switch 2 version that upgrades to the Wild Breathing and the Kingdom Tears will be included in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. This is the same as switch owner accessing online features and classic libraries.
So you have it, and that's everything you need to know about the Switch 2 version. We've already detailed how Nintendo makes Jump to Switch 2 is pretty seamless Thanks to its backward compatibility stance, it looks like Nintendo is looking to strengthen its boot library with improved Switch Classics.
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Matt Kim is an advanced feature editor for IGN.