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| Game Collection | All-Time Favs | Switch 1 Notes | Random Thoughts |
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| NS2 Physical Game Card | Switch 2 Game-Key Card | Switch 2 Digital Download |
| 3 | 1 | 8 |
Digital Download - 2.7 GB
Note: NS2 version handles better at 60 fps vs. NS1 demo
modernized, self-deprecating 3D return where the bobcat acrobatically scampers, glides, pounces, & rolls for yarn
1P only—but online leaderboards & ghost players
Digital Download - 9.3 GB (Checkpoint = mid-run save)
Responsive: 40fps on 120hz displays; Consistent: 30fps
3D roguelite-like FPS where you stealthy enter randomized spaceship rooms, battle robots, loot, upgrade, die, & reawake
1P offline, but up to 3P online ✗ co-op
NS2 Physical Game Card + 1.3 GB patch (DLC)
DK Island & Emerald Rush: nostalgia & roguelike mode
third-person 3D platformer w/ voxel destruction; 17 main layers, 777 Banandium Gems, 696 fossils, 110 music discs
1P, but 2nd player can point, shoot, & copy using Pauline
NS2 Physical Game Card + 341 MB patch
port of first-person 3D stealth/puzzle adventure (2024); has original story set between Lost Ark (#1) & Last Crusade (3rd)
1P only
Digital Download - 57.1 GB
Performance: 60fps gameplay; Quality: higher res, BG density
Franchise (team mgmt, Play the Moment), Ultimate Team (fantasy/trading cards; online), Superstar (single player story)
2P competitive/co-op - offline or online (no crossplay)
Digital Download - 22.0 GB
open world racing game with 24 players, Grand Prix (1-2p), Battle (4p), Knockout Tour (4p), and Free Roam (1p)
Up to 4P - offline (split), online, or LW
Switch 2 Game-Key Card = 28.7 GB (DLC)
Deluxe & Grace's Apocalypse: costumes, skins, charms, filters
9th mainline game (2026) feat. Grace Ashcroft (3D survival horror) & Leon Kennedy (3D action shooter) in Raccoon City
1P only
Digital Download - 13.1 GB
third-person 3D loot shooter; work w/ Deep Cut (Shiver, Frye, Big Man) to defeat swarms of Salmonids on Spirhalite Islands
1P offline, but up to 4P online or LW co-op raids
Online: Nathan (w/ smccall742) ¦ Call for Help: ~30 mins
NS2 Physical Game Card + 1.5 GB patch (mouse mode)
reimagining & cinematic remake of N64's Star Fox 64 (1997)
1P Story, but co-op using Joy-Cons: P1 pilots, P2 shoots...
and 4P Battle - offline (split), online (8p), or LW; has CPU bots
GameShare - 1 copy streams to Switch 2 OR Switch 1
Digital Download - 38.2 GB (also owned on NS1)
Note: NS2 version was free with NS1 digital deluxe + 60 fps
HD remakes of the GCN/PS2/Xbox classics
2P head-to-head - offline (split), online, or LW
Note: After installation, NS2 & NS1 save files are incompatible
Digital Download - 103 MB (also owned on Wii U VC)
Console Archives series - 1990 ¦ Tecmo
port of Ryu's 8-bit NES sequel feat. Ashtar, Darkness, Chaos
1P only
Digital Download - 103 MB (also owned on Wii U VC)
Console Archives series - 1991 ¦ Tecmo
port of 3rd 8-bit NES game; set after #1; Clancy & bio-noids
1P only
NS1 Digital Download - 1.0 GB (archived on NS1)
Note: NS2 ensures the NS1 game action maintains 60 fps
overhead twin stick arcade shooter (similar to Smash TV) with waves of enemies, power-up cans, and intense arenas
2P co-op
NS1 Physical (not fully DL'd - 26.3 GB) - play MGS1 on NS1
play MGS2: Sons of Liberty (PS2/2001) & MGS3: Sneak Eater (PS2/2004) on NS2 at 60fps and with higher-res textures
1P only
NS1 Digital Deluxe Download - 33.8 GB
Note: NS2 loads faster & plays much smoother than on NS1
Diamond Dynasty (trading cards; online), Road to the Show (1p story), Franchise (team mgmt), Negro, WBC; Profile: Finn
2P competitive/co-op - offline or online (no crossplay)
NS1 Digital - 2.5 GB (NO touchscreen) ¦ DLC: Starter Park
Note: NS2 has improved graphics compared to NS1
F2P: Ranked, Casual, and Private battles; recruit (1 per day) and train Pokémon using VP; transfer in w/ Pokémon HOME
2P head-to-head - online only
NS1 Digital Download - 1.5 GB (supports touchscreen)
Note: Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! is a 1-way transfer only
cloud app used to deposit, retrieve, change moves, trade, and view the Pokédex among different mainline games
Plans: Basic = 30 free & Premium = 6000, host trade, judge
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| NS1 Game Card + Switch 2 Ed. | Digital w/ NS2 Upgrades | Additional Switch 2 Games |
| 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild α Upgrade Pack - 11.8 GB 4K, 60fps, upgraded textures, faster loading, Zelda Notes |
Dispatch Free Update - 1440p, 60fps |
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (M) Physical + 743 MB patch |
| Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom α Upgrade Pack - 4.1 GB 1440p, 60fps, better textures, quicker loading, autobuild |
TMNT Splintered Fate Upgrade Pack - 2.8 GB 4K, 60fps, GameShare, GameChat |
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - NS2 Edition (M) Physical + 7.2 GB patch DLC: Mega Dimension works on Switch 1 |
| Pokémon Violet (M) Free Update - 5.1 GB (DLC) improved draw distance, 60fps |
Pokémon Pokopia (M) Digital - 6.9 GB req'd DLC: Expansion Pass |
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| Red Dead Redemption Free Update - DLSS upscaled, 60fps |
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| Super Mario Bros. Wonder α Bellabel Park - 5.0 GB 4K, wider, 17 multi, Rosalina, Koopalings, GameShare |
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| Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Upgrade Pack - upscaled, better textures, 60fps |
Like most people, I find it amazing that eight (8) years passed between the launch of Switch 2 and Switch 1. Being that it's Nintendo, you just wanted to know how they might innovate (or how they might mess it up). When the Switch 2 was fully revealed on April 2, 2025, my unfortunate April Fool's Day job situation allowed me to watch the stream live from home. Like many others, I was pleased with what I saw -- similar form factor, better-than-expected power, backwards compatibility, "mouse mode," and some good initial 3rd party support. But, sadly, I also knew that I would not be pre-ordering one for the June 5, 2025 release...
After the Switch 2 launch, it's clear that Nintendo was not kidding when it said that they made a lot of systems, which made it much easier to find in summer 2025. With some good luck, my job situation stabilized. But then we also had a lot of uncertainty related to the U.S. tariffs. So I made the decision to order the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $499.99 from Best Buy on August 21, 2025, especially since Sony announced that it was raising the price of PS5 by $50. It helped that I had $30 in Best Buy rewards certificates, too. I picked up my Switch 2 in-store on Wednesday, August 27.
When it comes to Switch 2, I've noticed a funny pattern emerge. In my adult life, I had a lot of games for my N64, but then not so many for the GCN follow-up. Then I ended up buying many games for the extremely popular Wii and rather few games for the Wii U successor. Like many others, I ended up with a surprisingly massive Switch 1 collection, which means that I expect my Switch 2 library to be much, much smaller. With Switch 2, I made a vow that I am only buying games to play them, not to collect them. (Switch 1 was my collecting console.) And I will not be bankrolling the games that my kids want. It's basically Mario/DK, Mario Kart, and Madden for me, plus a few select other games (Split Fiction, Indiana Jones). I continued to buy my retro games on Switch 1.
Essentially, I keep telling myself that Switch 2 is the "torch" where I'm passing on my passion for Nintendo to my kids as they get older. And that it's more like their system than mine. But let me not kid myself. Although I am trying to show some restraint, my love for Nintendo and video games will always remain.
Note: Separately, you will find the list of Pinball FX (a.k.a. Pinball FX Classic) tables in the Switch 1 library.
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