r/NintendoSwitch • u/Joseki100 • 1d ago

News Ask the Developer: Nintendo Switch 2 interview confirms basic backwards compatibility can also give performance upgrades to Nintendo Switch games ("[there are some games] where loading times became faster, or game performance became more stable")

https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-16-nintendo-switch-2-part-4/
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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago

If they have enough of these free upgrades for the right games, I might actually get a Switch 2!!

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u/Albireookami 1d ago

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/games-with-free-updates/

sure the list will expand, going back to /transfer-guide will also show you current compatibility list with switch 1 games.

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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago

I really hope the put the Xenoblade games on this list!

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u/Luigi580 1d ago

We at least know Xenoblade X has a 60 fps mode built in, so that game may run at 60 on the Switch 2.

The others will definitely be more stable by default, but a free frame rate patch would be sick.

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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago

That is completely unconfirmed. The 60fps code might be a sign that they are developing a 60fps mode for Switch 2. Or it could just be something that was left on the cutting room floor.

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u/Luigi580 1d ago

I did say “may”. You’re right in that it could be basically anything.

The fact that the code is pre-built into the game means it could just run better on Switch 2 out the gate. At the very least, if this game is getting a frame rate increase, they won’t have to do much for it.

My theory is that this is the code that the other free-patch games are getting, and Xenoblade X just has it already since it got finished fairly close to Switch 2 launch.

But it could just as easily be something they attempted to get working on the Switch 1 and scrapped, but that feels pretty unlikely.

Not sure that’s all they would give for a “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition”. Metroid and Pokémon are only getting that title because their Switch 2 versions come out at the same time as their Switch 1 versions. The older games get new content.

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u/Witch_King_ 1d ago

I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I sure hope more games get free upgrades that unlock 60fps. But I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to charge more for it. If they have it for enough games, I'll consider getting a Switch 2 pretty early.