And, boy, he loves Final Fantasy. Switch 2 backwards compatibility is pretty comprehensive across console generations, but there are still some original Switch games that don’t work on Switch 2.

By doing it this way, the original Switch system data is uploaded to Nintendo's servers and is waiting for when you have a Switch 2. If that wasn't already done, it's much quicker to do a system ...

They bookended the original Switch’s launch year lineup, Breath of the Wild arriving at release and Mario Odyssey in the fall, with games players could spend dozens of hours exploring.

The fact that the Switch 2 is just simply nice to use and better than what came before it shouldn’t be something to celebrate. Yet, in 2025, I’m over the moon about Nintendo’s new console ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware in the U.S. in the four days following its release, according to a statement obtained by IGN from Nintendo. It's outselling the OG ...

But, functionally speaking, the Switch 2 feels closer to that mid-generation "Pro” update we never got than a brand-new console, and the gap is even smaller if you are only making the jump from ...

Nintendo has made significant upgrades to the Switch 2 hardware to justify the hefty price increase, including a larger screen, upgraded versions of the Joy-Con controllers and new social features.

Nintendo was expecting the Switch 2 would be just as successful as the original, and it’s already become the fastest-selling game console of all time after a strong launch. Nintendo revealed ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 feels like a victim of Nintendo's own history, having set decades-long expectations that new hardware will always be, if not always revolutionary, at least deeply strange.

Nintendo claims the Switch 2 only works with USB-C cameras. But after trying it out, many gamers found that USB A 2.0 cameras, phones and capture cards are also compatible. Here's a list of all ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a fantastic alternative to the console’s Joy-Cons thanks to its ergonomic design and smooth gaming performance.

While a docked Switch 2 can pump out a 3840 x 2160 resolution—again supporting HDR10—it's capped at a 60-fps refresh rate. VRR isn't available when docked, and even if your TV supports 120 Hz ...