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The Switch 2 Just Got Handheld Boost Mode | Console Creatures
Nintendo has released firmware update version 22.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing a new 'Handheld Mode Boost' feature. This setting allows compatible games to run with enhanced visuals and frame rates when the console is undocked, similar to TV mode. However, enabling this feature may reduce battery life and disable the touchscreen, with some games not supporting the boost.
Nintendo Switch 2 gets a surprise boost mode that fans call a 'game changer'
Nintendo has quietly released a "boost mode" for the Nintendo Switch 2 that allows backward-compatible Switch 1 games to run with performance similar to TV mode when in handheld mode. While this feature may drain the battery faster and disables touchscreen functionality, fans are praising the visual improvements seen in games like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Persona 5 Royal. The boost mode is accessible via the console's system settings after a software update.
The Nintendo Switch 2 just got a huge update that brings a surprise upgrade to loads of your old Switch games (with a few exceptions)
Nintendo has released system software update Version 22.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update introduces a "Handheld Mode Boost" feature that allows compatible older Switch games to run at higher resolutions and performance levels on the Switch 2's 1080p handheld display. Some games with specific control schemes, such as motion or touchscreen controls, are excluded from this enhancement.
The best Mario Day Deals we found for your Nintendo Switch
Nintendo is celebrating MAR10 Day with significant discounts on various Mario titles for the Nintendo Switch. The sale includes popular games like Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, available for a limited time on the Nintendo eShop and select retailers.
The Best Mario Day Deals - Save On Games, Figures, Merch, & More
Nintendo is celebrating Mario Day on March 10 with significant discounts on various Mario titles for the Nintendo Switch, including Super Mario Odyssey and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Deals are available through the eShop and select retailers, with most discounts running until March 14. The article also highlights sales on Mario-themed merchandise, Lego sets, plushies, books, and the Super Mario Bros. Movie Blu-ray.
MAR10 Day 2026: Nintendo Celebrates 40 Years of Mario With Deals, Events, and a New Movie - GameHaunt
Nintendo is celebrating MAR10 Day 2026 with extensive promotions, including deals on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 accessories from PDP, discounts on physical and digital games, and online events for Mario Kart World. The celebration also coincides with the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. and the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with LEGO also releasing new Super Mario-themed builds.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 7, 2026 – Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen lead again
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 7, 2026, show Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen retaining their top positions. These titles are expected to hold their spots until the upcoming release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream next month.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct Appears Before Mario Day
Nintendo has announced a "Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct" presentation for March 9, 2026, which will feature the final trailer for the film. While no new game announcements are planned for Mario Day, sales on various Super Mario titles for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 will run from March 8-14, 2026. Additionally, new Game Boy Advance and Virtual Boy games will be added to Nintendo Switch Online on March 10, 2026.
Nintendo announces MAR10 Day 2026 celebrations
Nintendo is celebrating MAR10 Day with various events and promotions honoring the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. and the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Festivities include in-game events for Mario Kart World, a sweepstakes for a trip to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, and special offers on Nintendo Switch games.
Several Mario Games Are Now On Sale On The Switch eShop For MAR10 Day (UK)
Nintendo is offering discounts on several Super Mario titles for Nintendo Switch as part of its MAR10 Day celebrations. Games like Super Mario Party Jamboree, Super Mario RPG, and Luigi's Mansion 3 are available at reduced prices on the eShop until March 15th.
The Best Nintendo Switch Deals This Week (March 3, 2026)
This week's Nintendo Switch deals include discounts on numerous games, accessories, and consoles, with many savings available through Woot's ongoing event. Notable game deals feature first-party titles like Pokemon Legends: Z-A and third-party releases such as Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Accessory bundles and console price cuts on the Switch Lite and refurbished OLED model are also available.
The Best Nintendo Switch Platformers
This guide rounds up the best platforming games available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It includes a variety of titles, from classic 2D side-scrollers to modern 3D adventures, featuring both first-party Nintendo franchises and popular third-party releases.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales
This article details the best-selling first-party games on the Nintendo Switch, listing 87 titles that have surpassed one million units sold as of March 2026. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the pack with over 71 million sales, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The list includes sales figures and brief descriptions for each game, also noting some early Switch 2 titles that have reached the milestone.
Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
This article ranks all mainline Super Mario platformer games from worst to best, including spin-offs like Super Mario Run. It details the strengths and weaknesses of each title, offering a definitive list for fans. The ranking is based on user ratings and includes historical context for older games.
