The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming. Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging sales.

We've gathered all of the Switch 2 launch games you buy right now below, but you can check out our larger list of all Switch 2 game preorders for more options. You should also keep an eye out for more upcoming Switch games to be announced following the console release.

If you're still deciding what games to get on day one with your Nintendo Switch 2, there's one game you should definitely avoid.

According to Nintendo, just a tiny percentage of first-party games have compatibility issues with the Switch 2's backwards compatibility program. This specific problem with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate isn't the worst, but it's annoying for anyone who experiences it, especially if their preferred fighter is a Mii Fighter.

How's "Mario Kart World"? Is it easy to upgrade? Will the price increase? With the console officially out in the wild, our game critic responds to some key queries.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched. Follow our live blog below as EE, Argos, Amazon, Currys and more launch deals for shoppers

In a slick prerecorded video presentation, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2, the long-awaited successor of its wildly popular Nintendo Switch handheld console. It was exactly what gamers were hungry for: details on the console’s more powerful specs;

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. is $449.99, while a bundle that includes “Mario Kart World” runs $499.99. That price remains unchanged by Trump’s tariffs, the Japan-based gaming giant said in April.