The Nintendo Switch 2 can play Switch games, but compatibility may not always be perfect. Some Switch games will run better on the Switch 2 without modifications. Developers may patch original Switch games for free to perform better on the Switch 2.

First-party Switch 2 games are now set at $80 for major releases, and other publishers will likely follow suit.

The Nintendo Switch 2 rollout is somewhat complicated. While most original Switch games are compatible with the Switch 2, some are not. Some original Switch games are getting paid Switch 2 upgrades, which will improve their performance on the upcoming console.