The Nintendo Switch 2 is backwards compatible with most original Switch games, but there's more. Not only can you play your digital (and physical) original Switch games on the new handheld, but Nintendo has also provided ways to upgrade your older games and make them perform even better on the shiny new device.
From today, you can download free upgrades for some of the best Nintendo Switch games for your Switch 2, bringing optimized frame rates, HDR support, and compatibility with the brand-new GameShare feature to the table. To make matters confusing, they aren't the only upgrades Ninty is providing. Separate Upgrade Packs allow you to experience the Switch 2 Editions of your games for an additional cost.
With two sets of upgrades available from day one, one free and one paid, it can be confusing to know what sets them apart. One set adds some well-warranted performance improvements while the other straight up provides you with the Switch 2 versions of your games. To make knowing what upgrades are in store for your Switch 2 less of a headache, I've outlined below what sets them apart and what they both bring to your new handheld.
