Nintendo Switch offers plenty of FTP games to keep even the most avid gamers busy, even when watching their budget.

Certain Switch games will get free upgrades on Switch 2, including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, along with a few other Nintendo classics.

So what exactly is it about these games that will work better on Switch 2 than on the original hardware? According to Nintendo, these free updates will “improve playability.” You’ll be able ...

Nintendo has been very bullish about making the transition from the Switch 1 to the Switch 2 as seamless as possible for current owners, so naturally, that means we'll be seeing a bunch of ...

And while they aren't free, if you're looking for more recommendations, we suggest checking our roundup of the very best Switch games around right now. It's an exciting time for Nintendo's hybrid ...

GameShare marks another new Nintendo Switch 2 feature that allows more players to play with friends and sample games they may not own.

But which ones should you check out? These are the best Nintendo Switch games (including free-to-play titles) for 2025. Plus, since the Switch 2 is backwards compatible, these games are even ...