The Nintendo Switch 2 is the current-generation gaming handheld and a direct Nintendo Switch successor. It was unveiled at the Nintendo Direct keynote held earlier this week. The new handheld console promises to deliver better performance and new features. The good thing is Nintendo is offering a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade to select titles.
Free Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Games
Nintendo has released a list of 12 Nintendo Switch games that will get the free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade. It will be an over-the-air (OTA) update that will add improved performance and new features like GameShare. However, the exact improvements will vary from title to title.
Here are all the games that are compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 free upgrade:
- Arms
- Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
- Game Builder Garage
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Pokemon Scarlet
- Pokemon Violet
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Super Mario Odyssey
It is currently unknown when to expect the free update, but it will surely happen only after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. Another thing to note is that the specific release date will vary for each of the supported games. We will keep you posted as and when more details will be revealed.
Nintendo Switch 2 Specifications
- Display: 7.9-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) LCD panel with HDR10, VRR up to 120Hz, and wide colour gamut
- CPU: Custom NVIDIA processor
- Storage: 256GB internal storage
- Connectivity: WiFi 6 and Bluetooth
- Ports: 2 USB-C ports, HDMI connector, 3.5mm audio jack, Game card slot, and microSD card slot
- Video Output: Up to 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) at 60fps (TV mode), 1920 x 1080p/2560 x 1440p at 120fps, and 1920 x 1080p in tabletop and handheld mode
- Battery: 5,220mAh Lithium-ion battery
- Other Features: Joy-Con 2 controllers, stereo speakers, built-in microphone, power button, and volume controls
