Compatibility with Nintendo Switch games

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.

Status of compatibility tests for Nintendo Switch games on Nintendo Switch 2

Updated April 1st 2025.

See the latest updates here (External link)

1. No issues found during basic compatibility testing.
2. Game can be launched, further tests in progress.
3. Game is playable, with issues in certain parts of the game. (Please see below for list of titles.)
4. Issues were found during start up. (Please see below for list of titles.)
5. Not compatible.

Games that cannot be played on Nintendo Switch 2

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.

Games with compatibility issues on 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.

• Please see here for a list of games with start up issues on Nintendo Switch 2. (PDF, 123 kB)
• Please see here for a list of games that start up on Nintendo Switch 2, but include some in-game compatibility issues. (PDF, 72 kB)

Games which require Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to play

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.

• Ring Fit Adventure
  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.
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit
  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.
• 1-2-Switch
  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).
• Game Builder Garage
  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).
• Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch
  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).
• Nintendo Switch Sports
  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.
• WarioWare: Move It!
  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).
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit
  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.
• Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit
  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.
• Everybody 1-2-Switch!
  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.

How to charge Nintendo Switch Joy-Con

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.

• Joy-Con charging grip
• Joy-Con charging stand (two-way)