The Nintendo Switch 2 has a lengthy list of official improvements for specific games from Nintendo, but the console has quietly improved the motion controls of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD significantly. Fans are beginning to notice that some Switch 1 games that don't have official upgrades or notes about improvements are still performing better than Nintendo appears to be suggesting. Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, for example, loads much faster and has a stable frame rate.
In a video by GVG on YouTube, the content creator demonstrates how significantly the Switch 2 motion controls have been improved for a few titles, but the big one is Skyward Sword. During the demonstration, GVG actively tries to offset the Joy-Con 2's gyro with a lot of sword swinging, bow shooting, flying, and shield parrying, but the gyro remained centered throughout and the motion controls appear to be remarkably improved over the Wii and Switch 1 in general, at least for this particular game.
It's no secret among Zelda fans that Skyward Sword is one of the most polarizing entries in the beloved series. The game was praised for its story, characters, art style, and fun factor, but...
