While we continue to wait for more Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive titles, it's definitely worth spending some time seeing how a few older Switch 1 games perform on the new console.

With the Switch 2 having been in consumers' hands for a few weeks now, many have had the chance to put various games through their paces on the upgraded hardware. In particular, the well-known Digital Foundry YouTube channel released a nearly 40-minute video showcasing how several Switch 1 games that received free upgrades to Switch 2 look and run on the newer system.

You can also read their findings as an article over on Eurogamer, so no matter your preferred way of consuming content online, you're covered.

window.videoEmbeds = window.videoEmbeds || []; window.videoEmbeds.push({ elemId: 'video-container-0L8GMsUtl9k', data: {"slug":"0L8GMsUtl9k","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0L8GMsUtl9k","start_time":""}, videoPlayerType: 'in-content' }); The games tested by DF included The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Echoes of Wisdom, two titles that were known for experiencing significant frame rate drops on the original Switch. They discovered (and I can personally back this up) that both titles not only display at a sharper, higher resolution than before, but they now maintain a steady 60 frames per second. Another standout title is Super Mario 3D World Bowser's Fury. While the Bowser's Fury expansion was great, it ran quite poorly on the first Switch, often locked at 30FPS when played in handheld mode. That’s no longer an issue—on Switch 2, you get a smooth 60FPS whether docked or in handheld mode, along with an improved resolution.

There are other examples too, but these are just a few that highlight how the Switch 2's stronger hardware can significantly enhance older games that you may have avoided due to performance concerns. I'd also strongly suggest trying out the updated versions of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which might offer the most noticeable improvements.

Sure, Mario Kart World is fun to play, but there's plenty more you can enjoy on your Switch 2 right now.

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