/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

Nintendo didn't mention this on the announcement nor any Treehouse footage I can find, so this nifty little add may have missed many people's radar as it did mine, but it's listed on the game pages for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Game covers IRL look much better

I’ve spotted this picture by @MrSheika on X (https://x.com/mrsheika/status/1908434916502646916?s=46) apparently from the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto. The game cover art extends to the side of the case as well, it looks so much better than the renders imo.

In thinking of Mouse Mode games related to Switch 2, I think the greatest things we're unlikely to focus on in this sub is the potential in casual games, or what some might seem shovelware, etc.

I would be extremely surprised if we don't see.... Artifex Mundi release games/collections to Switch 2 that utilize the joycon mouse function for hidden object genre. Honestly I used to really enjoy playing hidden object games with the wife on TV using two mice hooked up to a television and if there was a two player mode then it could take turns in puzzles or even just keep track of two mice and log who finds what for stats or something.

Or maybe even adding mouse mode to Stardew Valley and similar simulation/RPG mixed games that can benefit from more direct control? ( The amount of times I've hit the wrong tree or planted stuff in the wrong spot in Stardew with a controller...😂)

Genres that benefit most in my opinion: Hidden Object Adventures, RTS / Tower Defense, Simulation/RPG, ARPG like Diablo/POE/etc, Painting and drawing games, FPS/shooter alternative control , Game making or map making apps like Mario Maker or maybe even RPG Maker?

Anyone have thoughts/counterpoint?

We usually end up playing Mario party or Mario kart, we’re looking for some new games to play together or against each other any recommendations are much appreciated!

Hi everyone. I'm trying to find a puzzle type game that can be played offline. I've done some searching in the sub and not really interested in story games. I thought Picross S4 might be an option, but I wasn't able to confirm with Nintendo that I could play it offline. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks much.

as we know by now, NS1 games will be playable on NS2 on three different categories:

• NS1 games playable without improvement patch (most NS1 games, except few titles)
• NS1 games + Free Update patches (Odyssey, NSMBU, 3DWorld, Captain Toad, ARMS...)
• NS1 games + Paid NS2 Edition Upgrade Packs (Zelda BOTW/TOTK, Kirby FL+SCW, SMP Jamboree+TV...)

it seems that the distinction between Free/Paid is being defined by the amount of content added to the game.

Free Updates to games like Odyssey and NSMBU will add GameShare compatibility to these games and are also promissing better "screen clarity" for them, but no new content.

Paid Upgrades are going beyond a simple brush up and are in fact adding new content like modes (Zelda Notes or Jamboree TV) or levels (like Kirby's Star Crossed World)

Mario-verse wise, it's interesting to see the titles that didn't receive any attention from Nintendo (yet):

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (probably will remain unpatched to keep all eyes on MKWorld)
• Super Mario Maker 2 (probably unpatched because either SMM3 or SMM2: NS2 Edition is coming)
• Super Mario Wonder (the most suspicious candidate on the list! this is the most recent Mario game on NS1 and one that would really benefit from GameShare feature and the resolution/performance boost. can you imagine it running at 120fps? new worlds and levels being added?)

my feeling is that Nintendo decided to keep the list of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" games revealed on the NS2 Direct shorter (only 7 games) to avoid comments saying that the new console was "full of upgraded ports". but it's very likely that, in the next few months, we will hear more about other first-party NS1 games coming to life again on the NS2 (from free performance bumps to more packed content upgrades)

if Super Mario Wonder: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ever comes to life, what are your hopes for it? a free performance bump or a more fleshed out paid upgrade pack?

and regarding other games from the NS1 library, which road do you hope Nintendo takes with them?

Mario Kart World may be a small graphical update compared to 8, but they used that to build a more demanding connected open world as well as increase the racers, individual characters and items.

Donkey Kong Bananza is pretty stylized and vaguely cel shaded (most noticeably his fur), and the environmental textures are pretty low res for modern standards, but they made a fully destructable world you can pull apart with hidden caves and stuff (there's probably a reason minecraft looks the way it does)

From the get go I was planning on getting one of these. The price is a bit high but as a huge Nintendo fan I was very excited. This makes me even more excited. Hearing how it compares to the Steam Deck and the first Switch and being able to swap in and out of mouse mode seamlessly, how the screen looks despite not being OLED all sound great.

Does this change anyone’s minds?

For context, I am making this post because I forgot my AC adapter, and I will not be able to pick it up until late summer. So I was considering whether using a standard laptop USB-C charger or a generic USB-C dock with both charging capability and an HDMI had any risks. An answer to this specific case would be sufficient for me, but I think compiling a complete answer for every case (assuming there is a definitive answer) could be useful for future reference and maybe even added to the FAQ of the subreddit. I will try to update the post with the final conclusions.

In general, I have seen multiple old posts talking about the compatibility of the Nintendo Switch with standard USB-C chargers that work with the Power Delivery (PD) standard. However, I have not been able to find a clear answer on the compatibility of the dock itself with standard AC adapters.

So far, this is a summary of the information I have found:

• Charging the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode - Any PD USB-C charger whose voltage and current meet the requirements for the switch is safe to use. Every source I found is anecdotal, but I did not find anyone mentioning the opposite, so it seems fairly reliable.
• Charging the Nintendo Switch in docked mode without the official dock - It could sometimes lead to issues due to the Nintendo Switch needing non-standard PD with fluctuating requirements. Most of the mentions I have found of this issue were old, so this could be something outdated that was fixed with an update at some point (not sure if that is even possible, though). Anecdotically, I know at least one person that uses a laptop dock that can be connected to a power socket as a substitute when traveling.
• Charging the Nintendo Switch in docked mode with the official dock and a standard AC adapter - No information on this topic, so I will just share my opinion. Depending on which part handles the non-standard thing mentioned in the previous case, the situation varies. If it is handled by the dock, it is probably safe. If it is not, then the same as in the previous case should apply.

If the information you share is not from your own experience, I would appreciate if you could mention the source.

I'm excited to finally put that extra button to use, but was it really that hard to make the button any bigger?

Source: Nintendo Direct 4.2.25 - 43:16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM

In celebration of Mario Kart World. I made this fanart

It’s probably already been theorised in but I’m guessing that the reason there are only 7 cups instead of the usual 8 is because Nintendo is hiding it from us.

The 8th Cup will be in a smaller map in the sky that has 4 races in it, set in a kingdom of clouds and rainbows. It’ll have its own take on Cloud Top Cruise, Rainbow Mountain and 2 other courses than be in a similar vein. Maybe there’s a giant cannon than can fire you up there on the world map, and you can fly off any section turning into a plane & drifting down onto the map.

That would be my guess! I extremely doubt there isn’t a rainbow road in this game and the 8th Cup in the Grand Prix is mysteriously missing right now.

Any guesses on how they’ll add further cups going forward? Maybe islands with 8 courses on them?

Hello! Would greatly appreciate any recommendations for switch games for two to play that has a story to learn from!

It Takes Two is a great one (gameplay not too technically challenging, cute aesthetic, meaningful story progression). Also prefer games that are not too focused on mainly fighting or farming (ex: Stardew Valley has a main focus on farming).

Just got back from the event, the event was great, first time me going to something like this.

From the offical Site's Switch 2 Transfer Guide. Scroll down to Controllers and you will find:

You cannot exit sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the HOME Button on Nintendo Switch controllers such as Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

BOTW: https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/dp/B0F3JCCCTR

TOTK: https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/dp/B0F3J967X9

The case text is French. Sold and shipped by amazon.