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Nintendo Switch 2 Fans Unveil Ultimate List of Game Upgrades

Jun 16, 2025 11:47 AM

Nintendo Switch 2 users have created an extensive list detailing the performance enhancements of original Switch games on the new console. This impressive compilation, shared on Reddit, includes 147 tested titles along with their frame rates, resolutions, and loading times, both docked and undocked. Equipped with upgraded hardware, the Switch 2's performance improvements benefit even unpatched games, granting a renewed gameplay experience. Notable examples include Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, showcasing significant enhancements in frame consistency and loading times.

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What are the technical improvements for original Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2?

Many original Switch titles now feature better performance, with enhancements in frame rates, loading times, and overall stability due to the advanced specs of the Nintendo Switch 2. Games previously limiting to lower FPS can now run more smoothly, even if they haven't received specific patches for the new hardware.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 features advanced specifications, including an 8x ARM Cortex A78C CPU, DLSS support, and 12GB of LPDDR5X memory. This leap in hardware significantly boosts the performance of titles that struggled on the original Switch, making older games more enjoyable to play. Players are encouraged to revisit their back catalog as many beloved titles now perform better than ever.



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Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2025-06-16 11:58:06
It's wild how much of a difference better hardware makes—even unpatched games feel like they got a stealth remaster. Props to the Reddit community for doing the deep dive so we don’t have to
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2025-06-16 11:52:06
Nice to see the Switch 2 giving older games some love—nothing like smoother frame rates to make revisiting classics feel fresh. The community putting in the work to test all these titles is seriously impressive, too.
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