Nintendo Switch 2 features and capabilities

The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the original Switch, offers improved hardware and new features, including enhanced resolution and performance for many games. It supports most games from the original Switch, with some titles receiving upgrades such as better resolution, frame rate, HDR support, and faster loading times.

Popular Switch 2 exclusive titles

Exclusive titles for the Switch 2 include Pokémon Pokopia, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Orbitals. These games take advantage of the console’s enhanced features, offering unique gameplay experiences not available on the original Switch.

Notable games available on both consoles

Several high-profile games are available on both the original Switch and the Switch 2, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, Hades, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. These titles have received praise for their gameplay, storytelling, and visual quality.

Enhancements for remastered and classic games

Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, originally released on the Wii, have been remastered for the Switch, with further improvements on the Switch 2. Other titles like Luigi’s Mansion 3 and It Takes Two offer unique gameplay styles, including cooperative play and lighthearted themes.

Continued popularity of Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains a top-selling game, with over 50 million copies sold by June 30, 2026. A new expansion is available on both the original Switch and the Switch 2, continuing the game’s appeal with new content and features.

Additional titles and improvements

Other notable games include Metroid Prime Remastered, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Pokémon Écarlate et Violet. These titles benefit from enhanced performance and graphical improvements on the Switch 2, often requiring a paid upgrade for the best experience.

Storage and accessories for the Switch 2

The Switch 2 includes 256 GB of internal storage and supports faster Express microSD cards. External USB-C batteries are recommended for longer gameplay sessions, and the console is ideal for future-exclusive titles and improved performance.

Best-selling games on the Switch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best-selling game on the original Switch, with over 71 million copies sold by June 30, 2026. Nintendo Switch Online is recommended for online play, with additional content available through the Nintendo Switch Online + Additional Pack.