Nintendo Switch 2 users have compiled a massive list of original Switch games playable on the new console, as well as the technical improvements present if players boot them up on newer hardware.
This list, posted on the official Nintendo Switch reddit by user wtfimdoingwithmylife, is an extensive list of tested games by both the original poster and the community of people noting their own experiences in the comments.
As of writing, the list includes 147 games. Alongside these entries are whether or not these games have received Switch 2 patches, as well as FPS, resolution, and loading times both docked and undocked.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is interesting under the hood. Its tech specs include a 8x ARM Cortex A78C CPU, it’s got DLSS support, and 12GB of LPDDR5X memory. A far leap beyond what the original Switch had to offer, and the source of these reports of improved performance.
Due to the beefier hardware present in the Switch 2, it’s worth noting even unpatched games have seen ample performance improvements thanks entirely due to the difference in power between the Switch and Switch 2. Take Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen! According to the list, this unpatched game is capped at 30FPS, but remains at cap with greater consistency. Loading times too are shorter when played on the Switch 2.
What this means is that many older games that struggled to run well on the Switch now have seen a new lease on life. An example of a game that, while great, ran poorly on the Switch 2 was Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity! A musou spin-off, it now sticks to a 30FPS cap even without a patch.
So now is a wonderful chance to break down your back-catalogue. Some additional suggestions include Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and Bayonetta 3, both great games benefit wonderfully from the Switch 2.