Nintendo small print confirms 'Switch 2 Editions' of your favourite games are on the way
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One of our biggest hopes for the Switch 2, that it would allow for improved versions of Switch 1 games, has seemingly been confirmed by Nintendo here's all we knowTech16:30, 28 Mar 2025Nintendo Switch 2 is being fully revealed on April 2(Image: Nintendo)It feels a little like Christmas eve for gamers. Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a full reveal in just a few days, but Nintendo showed the Switch 1 still has plenty to offer with a Nintendo Direct yesterday.Despite promising no new Nintendo Switch 2 information, that wasn't entirely true, with the company confirming the much-requested ability to more easily share digital games with friends and family would come to Switch 1 and 2.Article continues belowAs spotted by popular video game account Wario64, however, the Switch 2 could have another feature up its sleeve 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' games. Here's what we've learned.As shared by the account "Compatible systems must be linked to a Nintendo Account to use virtual game cards, which sounds pretty standard, but the next part is the kicker.Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games can only be loaded on a Nintendo Switch 2 system.We might be putting two and two together to make five here, but that certainly sounds as though some Switch 1 games will get some kind of update for Switch 2.Scarlet and Violet disappointed at launch because of performance issues(Image: The Pokemon Company)While Microsoft uses 'Smart Delivery' to give Series X and Series S owners of games the best versions of their library automatically, Sony has offered some PS5 upgrades to older titles for around 10 where they get significant improvements including Ghost of Tsushima's Directors Cut, and the remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn.It remains to be seen what kind of upgrades Nintendo could offer, but there are certainly some titles crying out for improved performance.Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was hamstrung by performance issues, while even impressive ports like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt could do with more headroom.The Witcher 3 looks incredible on PC, but the Switch 1 version still feels miraculous(Image: Steam)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and its sequel Tears of the Kingdom, could also look even better. Here's hoping Nintendo has something in this area to announce next week.Article continues belowRecently, a file in Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition suggested the game could be enabled for 60 FPS instead of 30, but the Switch 1 isn't capable of running it.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.
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