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See compatibility of Nintendo Switch accessories
In addition to Nintendo Switch 2 games, Nintendo Switch 2 can play compatible physical and digital games released on Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Switch 2 console's hardware is different from Nintendo Switch, and some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo is continuing to improve compatibility, including working with publishing and developing partners on making their games compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
Updated April 15th 2025.
Next update planned in May.
During basic compatibility testing, games are started and played to check for issues.
Compatibility status may change if issues are found. We will update this page as necessary.
Some games require Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers to play. See here for details.
Game | Publisher | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit | Nintendo | The Nintendo Switch 2 console cannot be inserted into the Toy-Con VR Goggles accessory, so this game cannot be played. |
Nintendo is continuing to improve compatibility, including working with publishing and developing partners on making their games compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
Please see here for a list of games with start up issues on Nintendo Switch 2. (PDF, 122 kB)
Please see here for a list of games with issues that are planned to be addressed. (PDF, 28 kB)
The following games can’t be played with the Joy-Con 2 controllers that are included with Nintendo Switch 2. If you have Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers and connect them wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2, you can play them as you would on Nintendo Switch.
Please note: a Nintendo Switch console or an accessory such as a Joy-Con charging grip or Joy-Con charging stand (two-way) (each sold separately) is required to charge Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
Joy-Con 2 can’t be attached to the Ring-Con that’s included with Ring Fit Adventure, but you can play on Nintendo Switch 2 by attaching Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to the Ring-Con.
Joy-Con 2 can’t be attached to the Toy-Con Robot accessory, but if you have Nintendo Switch Joy-Con you can play this title on Nintendo Switch 2.
Joy-Con 2 controllers don’t include an IR Motion Camera, as is featured on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R), so it’s only possible to play games that use this feature if you wirelessly connect a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R).
Joy-Con 2 controllers don’t include an IR Motion Camera, as is featured on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R), so it’s only possible to use the IR Motion Camera Nodon or IR-Light Nodon in the Free Programming mode if you wirelessly connect a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R).
Joy-Con 2 controllers don’t include an IR Motion Camera, as is featured on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R), so it’s only possible to play the Finger Calculations, Finger Drills and Rock, Paper, Scissors Test modes if you wirelessly connect a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R).
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Joy-Con 2 controllers do not fit inside the Leg Strap accessory, so it’s only possible to play the Football Shoot-Out mode using a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.
Joy-Con 2 controllers don’t include an IR Motion Camera, as is featured on the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R), so it’s only possible to play microgames that use this feature if you wirelessly connect a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (R).
While Nintendo Switch Joy-Con can be used with the included Toy-Con accessories, the Nintendo Switch 2 console cannot be placed in the Fishing Rod, Motorbike, Piano or House Toy-Con accessories, nor can the RC Car Toy-Con accessory's antenna be attached to the Nintendo Switch 2 console, so it will differ from the original game experience.
While Nintendo Switch Joy-Con can be used with the included Toy-Con accessories, the Nintendo Switch 2 console cannot be placed in the screen stand included with this title, so it will differ from the original game experience.
The volume of the Joy-Con 2's force feedback vibrations has been reduced compared to the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, so it may be more difficult to find hidden Joy-Con 2 in the minigame Joy-Con Hide & Seek.
As Nintendo Switch Joy-Con cannot be attached to the Nintendo Switch 2 console, it’s not possible to charge them on Nintendo Switch 2. A Nintendo Switch console or accessory such as a Joy-Con charging grip or Joy-Con charging stand (two-way) is required.
