Nintendo’s highly anticipated console sequel, the Nintendo Switch 2, will hit shelves on June 5, 2025. The company wants gamers to seamlessly transition from their old Switch to the newer model. The introduction of Virtual Game Cards is a great example, as it allows people to share digital copies. Additionally, players with a Nintendo account can transfer all saved data and digital games with an internet connection.
The console is also backward-compatible, letting people play Switch software on the new system. A few games are also receiving free performance upgrades for a better experience. Compatibility testing is still underway at Nintendo. It’s still researching several titles with startup issues or in-game concerns.
Gamers should hold onto their old Switch for a while before reselling. A handful of games require a pair of original Joy-Con controllers to play on the Switch 2. Joy-Con 2s will not function properly with these titles, and here’s why:
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