Nintendo Switch 2 Disappointments: What Fans Didn't Expect
Nintendo Switch 2 Disappointments Unveiled
Today has been one of the best days of the year for gamers as Nintendo finally pulled back the curtain on the Switch 2. As exciting as the hour-long presentation was, not every revelation was a positive one. In fact, some of the surprises from the Nintendo Direct were met with confusion and frustration from fans of the video game company. From the price hike for Switch 2 games to the missing Mario game, there were a few ways that Nintendo let us down on Wednesday, which we'll discuss below.
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices
- Mario Kart World, which arrives alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, will cost $80 at launch.
- Another exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza, is set for release on July 17 at $70.
- Games for the Switch typically cost $60; those days are over.
The List of Incompatible Switch Games
A vast majority of Switch games are playable on the Switch 2, but there are several exceptions. There's a page on Nintendo's website listing all of the Switch games that aren't supported on or fully compatible with the Switch 2. Thankfully, the only OG Switch game that will probably never be playable on the Switch 2 is the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit, as the Switch 2 just can't fit in the Toy-Con VR Goggles accessory. That said, there are dozens of games that struggle to start up on the Switch 2 or have in-game compatibility issues. Some notable games with start-up issues include:
- Dead by Daylight
- Doom Eternal
- NBA 2K25
- Nobody Saves the World
- Rocket League
- Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
- Warframe
- World of Tanks Blitz
Nintendo is continuing to work on improving compatibility.
Could We Have Had a Super Nintendo Switch?
The Nintendo Switch 2 was almost named the Super Nintendo Switch. I don't mind the new name, but it's not exactly creative. As it turns out, the next-gen console almost had a significantly more memorable name.
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