Immersive Features:
Right off the bat, I will be talking about the features that were introduced into the Switch 2. First off, HD and 4K support. The Switch 1's handheld mode uses 720p resolution and TV mode uses 1080p HD support. But the Switch 2 is a huge upgrade that its games are played in 4K on TV mode and in 1080p HD on handheld and tabletop modes. The Switch 2 having a bigger screen than the Switch 1 is how will games support HD resolution on handheld and tabletop modes. The graphics are insane and they are meeting up with standards that the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S have.
Now let's go on to the next feature, which is the C button. The button was newly introduced on the new system. Pressing it gives you access to voice chatting with anyone on GameChat. It's like you're on Discord, but on the Nintendo Switch 2. It even supported a camera to put yourself into the game, which is cool. It is something that other platforms didn't have. It can also work on the Switch 1, although it doesn't have the C button. What is really cool is that we can see children play Pokemon while using this feature on the playground.
And last but not least, Joy Con 2s as mice. If you watched the announcement trailer, we did see one thing that became innovative, which is using Joy Con 2s as mice. It's something Nintendo innovated on that trailer. There are games that support this feature, like Super Mario Party Jamboree, the upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Drag x Drive, which only uses mouse features to play. That could mean that they can add a browser to it, right?
256GB of Storage:
The Switch 1 didn't have that much storage that we had to get a microSD card to expand storage drastically. But the Switch 2 will have a bigger space of 256GB. That is mighty big and we don't have to worry about running out of space for awhile.
Backwards Compatibility with Switch 1 Games:
The Direct has confirmed that the Switch 2 will support backwards compatibility to over 10,000 Switch 1 games, including 3rd party games that were released on the Switch 1. The developers said that at launch, they won't be able to make every Switch 1 game work on the Switch 2, but they are looking to test more Switch 1 games on the Switch 2 post launch. And we can be able to transfer our Switch 1 games to the Switch 2.
GameCube Emulation:
GameCube emulation has been a recurring demand since the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack came with Nintendo 64, GBA and SEGA Genesis. And now, it is finally happening as it is coming on the Switch 2 exclusively. We saw Soul Calibur II and its inclusion of Link from the Zelda franchise, F-Zero GX, which is something I really want to revisit because it's fun to crash on this game and the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. There are even more GameCube games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, like Super Mario Sunshine and many others and this is exciting news. It's good enough that I am pretty darn excited to revisit my PS2 games I played back in the day. And I am also excited to revisit my GameCube games I played back in the day as I am with PS2 games.
Why is it exciting that I finally get to revisit GameCube games? Well, good question. GameCube games have a charming environment, use Dolby Pro Logic II, Sofdec and ADX, were produced by nostalgia-centric companies like Midway and involved Fox Interactive's two Simpsons games developed by Radical Entertainment like those of the PS2 and original Xbox games. And one of the games that is coming at launch is using Sofdec and ADX, and that is Soul Calibur II. And if Sony releases it on PlayStation Plus Premium, I'll be ready for that too.
Strong 3rd Party Support:
Remember what I said that the Switch 2 will have 4K and HD support like the Xbox Series X|S and PS5? Well, this can also apply to the Switch 2 getting a strong emphasis on 3rd party support. What it means is that many 3rd party games that were never released on the Switch 1 will be released well on the Switch 2.
I'll go into detail on one of the games that is coming to the Switch 2, Street Fighter 6. This game came out on June for the PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S back in 2023. And now, thanks to its strong 3rd party support, Street Fighter 6 is coming to the Switch 2 with an exclusive game mode and DLC other platforms will have. That is great news that Street Fighter in its next gen glory is getting some love on a Nintendo console.
There even a lot of games coming to the new system, like Elden Ring, Hitman, Silksong, Final Fantasy VII Remake and tons more. There's even a new James Bond game in the works at IO Interactive coming to this new system and others, which is great because there has not been a new game in the works for so long since Quantum of Solace.
What is really funny is that a Mightykeef skit about MultiVersus shutting down becoming emotional has a dramatic part at the end about Nintendo not putting the game on the Switch 2. That part became true that we will never once again see the game make it to the light of day after five Seasons because of the closure of Player First Games.
Now, these games will launch on the same day as the Switch 2, which is June 5. Beyond what we saw on the Direct, more 3rd party games will be coming to the Switch 2.
Mario Kart World:
The announcement trailer showcased a new Mario Kart game. It is officially unveiled to be Mario Kart World. It's a new open world take on the Mario Kart franchise that involves courses being connected seamlessly in one world and having real time elements that reflect on the current weather in real life. There's also a Free Roam mode where you can drive freely across the world, even off road. No highways were developed. This new Mario Kart is a real time take on the franchise is something that interested me.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition:
Certain Switch 1 games are eligible for an upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which has immersive visuals and graphics that reflect the 9th generation era. This also applies to games that were released on the PS4 and Xbox One get an upgrade to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to become a much dedicated and powerful new console to catch up with PS5 and Xbox Series X in terms of its strong emphasis on 3rd party support by having a ton of 3rd party games, innovative features, 4K resolution, 120 FPS run and a bigger storage device. Again, the Switch 2 and all of its games we seen in the Direct are launching this year, with the console and its launch titles releasing on June 5. The price will be revealed later today. MightyKeef has a video about waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2 and it was just part one of the Switch 2 skit that covers the reveal trailer, so I will be expecting part 2 to come to cover everything the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct had to offer, along with the EVO 2025 skit, whichever comes first.
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