Switch 2 Thread!

I have my original switch at launch but only have hand full of games mainly just first party games.

I get switch 2 for games like Metroid prime 4 and donkey Kong and expansion pass for to play wind waker again.

Wondering will Switch 1 cartridges not have the performance boost on Switch 2.

So, example, BOTW has much fast loading on Switch 2, wondering if this only applies to the new Switch 2 carts and digital games only, so Switch 1 carts won't have this boost ?

From what I'm reading, most of the boost is from faster decompression in the new Switch ... and also we don't know yet. Maybe it'll install the game digitally to Switch 2 if you have the Switch 1 cart.

I was talking about loading speeds from Switch 1 carts Vs Switch 2 carts/digital ... when the Switch 1 cart is in a Switch 2, and the game has been upgraded.

I’ve always bought physical Nintendo games but I’m seriously considering going digital this gen for a number of reasons.

After using the Steam Deck since release it is nice to have your whole collection available to switch between and not be changing cartridges. Also Nintendo have gotten their act together since the 3DS/Wii U era were your account and games were linked to a console.

Family sharing, while nowhere near as good as Steam’s implementation , is still nice option to have for sharing digital purchases.

It seems their strategy for Switch 2 is physical games will be more expensive than digital which is the complete opposite to Switch 1. I’d say retailers could sell below RRP but that’d probably just put them on par with digital.

And finally I’ve traded in/sold a number of games in the past that years later I’ve wanted to go back to and regret selling them. Some easy to fine, others not so. I know this is a me problem though 😂

VRR docked a no go in the end. Initially looked at announcement that is was going to be handheld only anyway, but the recent specs info was a welcome surprise, but appears to have been in error.

Shame really, especially considering 95% of Switch use is while docked from a personal perspective.

"Nintendo Switch 2 supports VRR in handheld mode only. The incorrect information was initially published on the Nintendo Switch 2 website, and we apologise for the error," Nintendo said today.

Why can't Nintendo provide VRR docked in 2025 ? Also I see the PS5 has a stutter problem with vrr in certain situations, and a small vrr window. Seems like MS got it right.

It can't be patched. It's a technical issue between DisplayPort (DP) and HDMI. Switch and Switch 2 use the DP protocol over USB-C to output video and the dock "converts" that to the HDMI protocol for TVs.
VRR doesn't like conversion and while it can be possible, it wouldn't have a good VRR experience on your TV anyways and you'd be better off turning off VRR in that case.

It's not a problem unique to Nintendo and will likely eventually be solved in hardware but not for Switch 2.

Are switch's region locked? If I was to pick one up while in France other than the plug, is there any difference?

Just a heads up for anyone who may have pre-ordered or was thinking of ordering the 512gb micro sd express card from Smyths, the date looks to have been pushed out to the end of July

The 256gb version is in stock now though

Of course you'd be able to play it in English.

I think they are all download codes in Europe. Not an issue for me personally as I doubt I will want to sell MK at any point.

Thanks all. If I don't use it could it be given to someone else or is it tied in any way to the console?

Cheers,

M

I'd imagine it'll be pre installed but I could be wrong?

I guess we will have to wait until the day and see for sure. I do hope it is a code, I'll keep it rather than redeeming it and buy a copy of Mario Kart World instore.

Cheers,

M