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Rumour: Nintendo's 2026 Plans Include New Star Fox & Zelda Remake, No 3D Mario
Rumors suggest Nintendo has a busy 2026 planned for the Nintendo Switch 2, including a new Star Fox game with online multiplayer and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. A new 3D Mario game is reportedly delayed until 2027, with Super Mario Odyssey being the last entry. Other rumored releases include Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and a Switch Sports title.
VGP Nintendo Switch physical release reprint updates
Canadian retailer VideoGamesPlus (VGP) is actively restocking hard-to-find physical releases for the Nintendo Switch. This post serves as a running tracker for these restock updates, with shipping available to the United States and the UK. Recent restocks include titles from The Legend of Heroes series, Atelier Ryza trilogy, and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with Pokopia being a dominant choice on the Nintendo Switch. Other titles mentioned include Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Yakuza Kiwami 3, and new PC releases like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II.
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.
Switch 2 boost mode update removes over sharpening and there’s anti-aliasing on Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Testing of the Nintendo Switch 2's boost mode reveals improvements for original Nintendo Switch games. Xenoblade Chronicles 2, when played on the Switch 2's boost mode, has had its over-sharpening effect removed and now includes anti-aliasing, resulting in smoother character models.
Switch 2 System Update 22.0.0 adds Handheld Boost Mode to play Switch 1 games at higher resolution
Nintendo has released system update 22.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing a 'Handheld Boost Mode' that allows backward compatibility with Nintendo Switch games at higher resolutions. This feature aims to improve the visual fidelity of older titles when played in handheld mode, potentially upscaling them to 1080p, though it may impact performance stability and controller functionality. The update also includes enhancements to GameChat, friend notes, and accessibility features.
Community: Which Switch 1 Games Benefit Most From Switch 2's New Boost Mode?
Nintendo has released a firmware update for the Nintendo Switch 2 that introduces a 'Handheld Boost Mode' for backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games. This feature allows Switch 1 games to run at 1080p resolution on the Switch 2's handheld screen, offering sharper visuals. While generally improving clarity, some on-screen prompts and touchscreen functionality may be affected.
What Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Handheld Mode Boost?
The Nintendo Switch 2 received a firmware update allowing it to play Nintendo Switch games with enhanced frame rates and resolution in handheld mode, mirroring the benefits previously seen in TV mode. This update significantly improves performance for titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 when played undocked, though touch screen functionality is not supported.
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.
