[Let’s Talk] Games you’ve tried with Nintendo Switch 2’s new Handheld Mode Boost
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This week, Nintendo Switch 2 received what was its biggest system update so far. There was a good amount added and improved, but the most significant feature was the inclusion of Handheld Mode Boost. When turned on, it forces Nintendo Switch 1 games to be played as if they were docked when playing portably. If you’re primarily a handheld player, this is a significant feature as it can give you a better image on-screen.
Have you gotten around to trying out the Handheld Mode Boost on Nintendo Switch 2? Which games have you tested? Let us know in the comments.
Famitsu review scores – March 21, 2026 – Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Etrange Overlord, more
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Nintendo has fixed a new batch of Switch 1 games on Switch 2 for backwards compatibility
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It’s been a little while since we last reported on some Nintendo Switch games that have been fixed for Switch 2 for backwards compatibility, but a new batch is in. Most of the titles here were addressed in conjunction with the most recent system update.
There are some big names that have been fixed, including Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe. For this one specifically, while it was functional, Nintendo previously noted that users may encounter audio issues – though thankfully, that won’t happen any longer.
Below is the full list of backwards compatibility fixes for Nintendo Switch games on Switch 2 for March 2026:
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Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War launch trailer – throwback first-person shooter on Nintendo Switch 2
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Thanks to Dotemu and Auroch Digital, we have the launch trailer for Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War. This is a new throwback first-person shooter for Nintendo Switch 2.
Catch up on everything you need to know with the following overview:
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for March 26, 2026
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of March 26, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, South of Midnight, and Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun launch trailer – acclaimed stealth strategy game appears on Nintendo Switch 2
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With Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun having landed on Nintendo Switch 2, we have a new launch trailer. The acclaimed stealth strategy game arrives with the standalone add-on Aiko’s Choice.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
It’s your last chance to use GameChat for free on Nintendo Switch 2
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We’re closing in on a pretty big change for GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2 as in just a few days, the service will no longer be free.
Since the launch of the system last June, everyone has been able to use GameChat. However, that will soon no longer be the case. Nintendo will be requiring users to be a Switch Online member. This will go into effect after March 31, 2026.
The top 10 best Super Mario games ranked
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Ethan Gnau in DS, Features, General Nintendo, Switch, Switch 2, Wii, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo recently celebrated its favorite holiday, MAR10 Day – which means there’s no better time to rank the mainline Super Mario titles. For reference, this only includes games that the company considers to be “main series”, which generally includes 2D Mario and 3D Mario, but not Wario Land or Yoshi’s Island (even though the former was called Super Mario Land 3 and the latter Super Mario World 2). It also includes Super Mario Run, for whatever reason, and as you might expect that game is nowhere to be found on our list.
Before you read, keep in mind that this is of course a heavily subjective list, and it’s more to promote all of you ranking your own lists in the comments down below than anything else. Feel free to share your thoughts after you read our top ten!
Best-selling games of February 2026 in the U.S. on Nintendo platforms
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New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of February 2026 specifically on Nintendo platforms.
Mario Tennis Fever was #11 on the overall chart with all platforms combined, but for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s #1. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is in second. We also see Resident Evil Generation Pack and Resident Evil Requiem here, but the former is in front.
Here’s the full list of best-sellers on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for February 2026:
Best-selling games in the U.S. for February 2026 – Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Mario Tennis Fever make the cut
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Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of February 2026.
This was a big month for new releases with a few games appearing for the first time. Perhaps as expected, Resident Evil Requiem is #1. We also see Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined at #7 and Mario Tennis Fever at #11. Note that Nintendo does not report digital data which factors into their rankings.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for February 2026:
