A week away from launch, Nintendo has confirmed which Nintendo Switch games have been tested for Switch 2, and it's great news for anyone with a huge collectionTech11:31, 29 May 2025So close, and yet so farNintendo Switch 2 is just seven days away (as is Mario Kart World), and while some units are already out in the wild, we've had some questions about backwards compatibility.After all, Nintendo has constantly said the "most" of the Switch 1's huge library will be playable on Switch 2, with some getting free upgrades and some including paid additions.‌Others, including Fortnite, will work right out of the box, but now Nintendo has revealed a much more extensive list of games that will (and won't) run on the new console.‌Here's all we've learned.Nintendo Switch 2 can play the majority of Switch 1 gamesOver on Nintendo's support page for backwards compatibility, the company has tested 75% of third-party games released on Switch 1.‌Considering that's more than 15,000 games, that's impressive, and more are being tested every day.Of the games tested, Nintendo says 118 of them have "start-up issues" of some description, while a further 50 "start up on Nintendo Switch 2 but include some in-game compatibility issues”.These include Mega Man Legacy Collection, Fall Guys, and Saints Row IV: Re-Elected.‌As for games that can't be played on Switch, the list is slim and includes Nintendo's Labo Toy-Con VR kit and apps like Hulu or Crunchyroll.Games like Fitness Boxing, DOOM Eternal, and Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster are all expected to receive a patch before launch next week to improve compatibility.Switch 2 will play older games(Image: PA)‌Some games will require the original Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, too, so don't get rid of those. These games include Ring Fit Adventure, Game Builder Garage, and WarioWare: Move It!Nintendo Switch Sports' leg strap accessory won't work with the Switch 2 Joy-Con, too."In addition to Nintendo Switch 2 games, Nintendo Switch 2 can play compatible physical and digital games released on the Nintendo Switch system," Nintendo explains.‌"The Nintendo Switch 2 system's hardware is different from Nintendo Switch, and some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.""During testing, games are started and limited testing is conducted. Compatibility status may change if issues are found. We will update this page as necessary," it adds.For more on Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out how you can still get one at midnight without a pre-order, and when the first Pokémon game will arrive on the console.Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌