It’s an exciting time to be a Nintendo fan with the launch of the Switch 2 console. Along with new releases like Mario Kart World, a bunch of exciting games are on the way, including Donkey Kong Bananza to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. But the arrival of the Switch 2 also presents a nice opportunity to revisit or play some of the best games from the Switch era for the first time. More than a dozen Switch games have received free performance and/or feature updates for Switch 2. If you’re looking to pick up any of these Switch games for the first time, we’ve put together a list of where to buy all of them.
Many of the updated games now play in higher resolutions on Switch 2, and some also offer improved frame rates and HDR support. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, for instance, genuinely looks like a different game at 1080p and 60fps. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, and a few other great Mario platformers have also received free performance upgrades. Some of upgraded Switch games, such as Mario spin-off puzzle game Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Clubhouse Games, now support the Switch 2’s new GameChat feature.
Nintendo still sells all of the Switch games in the list below for original MSRP on the eShop, which means you can often around 10 bucks by opting for physical copies. It’s worth noting that Walmart and Amazon often have numerous store pages for each game, including imports from Europe and other regions. The Switch and Switch 2 are region-free consoles, so you can play physical copies released in other markets. We’ve made note of the imported editions below.
While we’ve only included the Switch games with free upgrades, don’t forget that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have received proper “Nintendo Switch 2 Editions” with $10 upgrade fees. But if you’re new to these games, check out our story on how to get both open-world Zelda adventures for below asking price.
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- HDR support
GameShare support
- Two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- Frame rate optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser’s Fury)
- HDR support (Bowser’s Fury only)
GameShare support
- Up to four people can play Super Mario 3D World
- In Bowser’s Fury, two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr.
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs.
- Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Switch 2
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- Frame rate has been improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- Frame rate has been improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2
Where to buy
$120 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- Frame rate has been improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- HDR support
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- HDR support
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Switch 2
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Switch 2
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- Frame rate optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement
- HDR support
Where to buy
$40 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals ptimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
- HDR support
GameShare support
- Two people can play all of the courses
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Where to buy
$60 MSRP
Updates
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Switch 2
Where to buy
$40 MSRP
GameShare support
- Up to four people can play 34 games
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Where to buy
$30 MSRP
GameShare support
- Up to four people can play in Party Mode
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Where to buy
$30 MSRP
Updates
- Visuals optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs.
- Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
Where to buy
$60 MSRP | Out of Print
Note: Super Mario 3D All Stars was a limited release–both physically and digitally–that Nintendo delisted and stopped printing in March 2021. Only physical copies sold for rather ridiculous prices are available these days.
Updates
- Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Switch 2
Where to buy
