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BasilZero on 27 May 2025

Backwards compatibility

The fact that I can play my Switch 1 games and at better performance/resolution alone was the reason.

I'm getting MK World for sure but I would say b/c outweighs in my decision making on getting it (its also the main reason why I got a PS5 and Xbox Series as well).



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BasilZero on 27 May 2025
TomaTito said:

This got updated today: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/compatible-games/

It went from this

To this

You can read more here: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/05/nintendo-updates-switch-2-backwards-compatibility-list

I still find it funny that Final Fantasy I Pixel remaster has start up issues but Final Fantasy II-VI Pixel remasters are okay lmao.



TheTitaniumNub on 28 May 2025

It's Nintendo.



Cerebralbore101 on 28 May 2025

Mario Kart World
Donkey Kong Bananza
Breath of the Wild Update
Tears of the Kingdom Update
Metroid Prime 4 (Better on Switch 2)
Rune Factory Guardians
Kirby Update and new DLC.
Pokémon Legends Z-A will run well because not even Gamefreak can mess it up on Switch 2's GPU!

Being the successor to the best and most fun game console since the PS2!



super_etecoon on 28 May 2025
curl-6 said:
super_etecoon said:

I’m curious as to the reason for this thread. @curl-6 was there a certain response you expected from most answers or were you just genuinely curious about what makes someone an early adopter for a Nintendo console.

Like the thread asking whether GTAVI was needed for the Switch 2 to succeed, I feel like this thread is answered within the first couple replies.

I’m not calling out the thread or saying it is pointless, by any means. But mostly it’s just an opportunity for a lot of us Nintendo fans to come in and say how hyped we are for a new Nintendo console/generation. You don’t really need a reason for most of us around these parts.

Mostly just curious about whether there was a singular system seller like say Mario Kart World or DK Bananza that made it a must-buy right away, or whether it was something more general like "cos it's the next Nintendo."

Also just to spark some discussion to pass the time while we wait out the final 8 days til launch.

All good reasons. 

I do think Nintendo is in a rare position for them this generation, and maybe one that Sony fans are more used to. The PlayStation 2 sold without a system seller just on the power of the PS1. If you asked people why they were getting a PS2 at launch they’d say something about it playing all the PS1 games and because it was a PS2, a follow up system to one of the greatest gaming libraries of all time. Ok, some might have also said something about it being a DVD player, but I think that was an incentive and not a reason. 

Nintendo truly hasn’t had that luxury probably since the SNES and maybe the N64. 

Of course, like both of those systems, Nintendo does have a great system seller ready for launch, which shows that they aren’t resting on their laurels and letting their goodwill and built in library encourage early adoption. The Switch 2 in every sense of the word truly seems to be a successor to the Switch and the library from the Switch 2 promises to be filled with killer must have software. I can’t imagine a scenario where this console isn’t a resounding success. Even if Nintendo doesn’t deliver the goods, the third party support would be able to carry the system. Also, a luxury Nintendo hasn’t had for quite some time and one that Sony has always had the benefit of. 



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Wman1996 on 28 May 2025

1. First-party games
Mario Kart World looks great, and there's tons of unannounced stuff that will surely be great.
2. A more powerful Switch for backwards compatibility and overall
Switch is really outdated even for a mobile device.



Lifetime Sales Predictions 

Switch: 161 million (was 73 million, then 96 million, then 113 million, then 125 million, then 144 million, then 151 million, then 156 million)

PS5: 122 million (was 105 million, then 115 million) Xbox Series X/S: 38 million (was 60 million, then 67 million, then 57 million. then 48 million. then 40 million)

Switch 2: 120 million (was 116 million)

PS4: 120 mil (was 100 then 130 million, then 122 million) Xbox One: 51 mil (was 50 then 55 mil)

3DS: 75.5 mil (was 73, then 77 million)

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TomaTito on 29 May 2025

Main reason from my side is Mario Kart World, such a long time waiting for a new entry.

Second one is new hardware, with new possibilities and capabilities, especially future expansion towards PC games thanks to the mouse controls.



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curl-6 on 29 May 2025
TomaTito said:

Main reason from my side is Mario Kart World, such a long time waiting for a new entry.

Yeah this is me too.

I'd be getting one anyway at some point just cos it's the successor to my #2 console of all time, but Mario Kart World is what makes it a day 1 purchase.

I'm one of those who bought Mario Kart 8 on Wii U back in May 2014 so the wait has felt endless and I'm not waiting one day longer than I have to.