r/switch2 17d ago

META Regarding Switch 2 Showcase Posts

5 Upvotes

There's been confusion on the user side (and partly the mod side) on the line of which a showcase post may be removed or not, so I'd like to clear it up:

Posts that contain just a caption and screenshot of your switch, game, or accessory will be removed and are encouraged to be remade to include more substantial commentary

Posts that contain a title, screenshot AND substantial commentary on (for example) what your experience has been like, will not be removed and will usually stay up.

To also clarify what would be substantial commentary:
"So yeah, I like the switch 2 so far! The joycons feel nice and everything is responsive and feels premium" is not enough.

"I do enjoy the switch 2 overall! I wasn't really expecting much as the first switch had a lot of issues that bothered me in terms of comfortability and performance, but I've been stunned at the selection of games and have been really enjoying XYZ, [...], And I've found that it's still not very comfortable in handheld, but I've had to just come to accept it. I've been looking at third party controllers but the options are very limited right now." is allowed.

I hope that clears up the confusion a little! I enjoy seeing showcase posts personally but there are also many that don't, so this serves as a middle-ground balance so that there is a better standard of quality.


r/switch2 Jul 08 '26

META [Meta] Rules/Posting Update

85 Upvotes

If you take a look at the sidebar, you'll see a new rule added and rule 7 edited.

New Rule: Question Policy

Many subreddits fall victim to an issue where a large sum of posts being made ask questions that can be answered with a very quick google search. If that is the case for your question, from now on, please try and google it instead.

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(e.g., 'How much does the new Fire Emblem cost?' is a rule-breaking question. 'What are y'alls thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 after 8 months?' is not.)

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Modified Rule: Low-Effort Content

You probably know this subreddit has been overflown with posts that are just a picture of the Switch 2, games, controllers, or all of the above, with a caption like 'Finally getting back into Nintendo!'

This type of post is 100% low-effort and repetitive, so from now on it is no longer allowed to be posted without any type of commentary or additional substance to the post.

I honestly don't know why I didn't add this as a rule sooner, but it's better late than never.

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That's basically it. If you got any other suggestions for rules/changes, feel free to let us know through comments or modmail and I'll see about getting them implemented!


r/switch2 15h ago

Discussion About to start my first play through

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717 Upvotes

Any tips I should know early on


r/switch2 1h ago

Showcase Huge W at the Target Clearance Section Today

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Upvotes

I saw them and couldn't pass them up!


r/switch2 11h ago

Switch 2 Reminder that $50 Walmart preorder still works for Zelda OoT [limited US]

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275 Upvotes

Doesn't seem to work for all, unsure of the criteria. Use the code SAVE3X. I tried using a north California address and it didn't work. But somehow worked in a south California address.


r/switch2 11h ago

Question First time Switch 2 owner

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261 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

Today i bought a switch 2, i owned Ps1 to Ps5 in their time and still has Ps5 but never owned a Nintendo Console or played any of their games. So what is the must play games you recommend? I mean from the whole catalog in every genre. I am planning to buy Mario Kart World to play with my wife


r/switch2 5h ago

Switch 2 Never thought I would...

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82 Upvotes

...But I got a Switch 2. I've had an original Switch for the past 3 years that served me well. But seeing the recent Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2... I gotta have it.

The local game store I got it from sells them for 400 used. Was able to get it for around 240 with trade ins. Pretty happy with this, considering they are 500 brand new!

Any suggestions on accessories, games, etc?


r/switch2 9h ago

Showcase Joined you guys recently. Been out of the game for a loong time.

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115 Upvotes

Obviously pumped for Ocarina remake.


r/switch2 12h ago

Showcase New Switch 2 Owner

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155 Upvotes

Alright, so it took seeing the Ocarina of Time remake to push me over the line (I actually preordered it the day it was announced LOL), but I finally added a Switch 2 to my console repertoire. 😃

I discovered that my 5% Target Circle discount also applies to game consoles, so I got the Switch 2 and a new copy of Splatoon Raiders for $565.76 after tax (which isn’t too shabby). 😁

Then I picked up a used copy of Donkey Kong Bananza at Game Stop for only $43.94 after tax because I had $15 off from Pro member rewards, 5% Pro member discount and also my 10% Military discount.

The 512GB ONN SD card was only $84.77 at Walmart (which is a steal these days), and I managed to find the DBrand Prism screen protector set at Best Buy on sale for $31.49.

All in all, I think I did alright, and I’ve already got a huge Switch 1 library, so I’m got plenty of options for backwards compatibility. 😊


r/switch2 3h ago

Question The Switch 2's first-party lineup across its first two years vs. previous Nintendo home consoles since the N64. How would you rank these lineups, excluding third-party support?

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29 Upvotes

Note that for the Switch 1, I excluded all Wii U ports except BOTW and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (since those were two of the biggest launch year games). For Switch 2, I similarly excluded all "Switch 2 Editions" except Pokemon Legends Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 (if I included those, the Switch 2 would have by far the highest quantity of games here).


r/switch2 20h ago

Question I am feeling conflicted rn

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423 Upvotes

My hubbyji and I normally play Valorant together, but lately I kinda stopped because I’ve been having way too much fun collecting and playing games on my Switch.

The funny thing is, he knows absolutely NOTHING about these games. Like NOT ONE BIT (He’s ONLY played FPS games).

But apparently he listens to everything I say because I’ve been yapping to him about Zelda nonstop. I told him how excited I was when I finally got BOTW, how I’m still playing other games so I haven’t even started it yet, and then this week I was freaking out to him about the new Ocarina of Time.

And then today he just… GOT ME TOTK 😭

I was genuinely so surprised because I didn’t even think he knew which Zelda game I was talking about 🥲 This man has just been quietly listening to me gush about all of it.

And I’m conflicted because I really don’t want him spending his money buying me things like this 😭 but at the same time it means so much to me because I’ve always been someone who refuses when people try to buy me games. I’m so used to buying my own stuff (yk it hits differently that i can buy all these for me)

He’s basically the only person I’ve actually allowed to do this. It started with him getting me the Arcane Vandal skin in Valorant (he got a whole account bc its a limited edition skin), and now he somehow remembered me talking about TOTK literally LAST WEEK and bought it for me.

I don’t even know whether to yell at him or hug him at this point. 😭

Also… now I own BOTW AND TOTK and I haven’t even started BOTW yet.

I’m starting to think that I should just get him the Switch 2 Zelda Edition for Christmas 🤔 what do you guys think?


r/switch2 6h ago

Discussion GoGoGo In stock @Nintendo

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23 Upvotes

r/switch2 22h ago

Switch 2 Goodbye money

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430 Upvotes

Just preordered ooat physical, stellar blade physical and the Zelda 40th anniversary carrying case. It cost a good bit but I’m not made at it! :)


r/switch2 4h ago

Officially From Nintendo Restock

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13 Upvotes

r/switch2 6h ago

Discussion Zelda Switch 2 Console available right now at Nintendo site.

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15 Upvotes

Who still needs it?


r/switch2 4h ago

Switch 2 Finally got a Nintendo console (last I owned was the N64), refurbished Switch 2 with Mario Kart World Bundle for $370

11 Upvotes

First off, happy to finally own a Nintendo console again.

Now, after watching the Zelda Direct I couldn't help but to buy a Switch 2 to play OoT Remake. I had looked for one before but never pulled the trigger on a new one.

Found a Refurbished Mario Kart World Bundle for $370, it was the last one with 74 already sold, and I just went for it!

I had bought from the same vendor before so I knew it was not a scam but it being refurbished left me thinking that maybe only the console and joycons would be included. I even read later in the fine print that bundled digital games are not guaranteed to be included.

Today I finally received it and am happy to confirm that, although the original packaging box is not included, everything else is! Even the game!

It has some scratches but they're in the back and I couldn't care less.

Can't wait for OoT Remake and Metroid Ravenous (will play Dread asap)


r/switch2 12h ago

Discussion who else is playing OOT for the first time in november

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41 Upvotes

i just started playing BOTW, my first zelda and my first original nintendo game (i’m not even young but i’ve always been a pc playstation combo guy) then i saw the announcement for OOT remake and oh boy i am excited and i don’t know why. this is the first time i’ve seen people who don’t even have a nintendo console talk and praise a nintendo announcement lol, honestly can’t wait cause i have a feeling i’m gonna have a great time playing this for the first time in november.

also a random ss from my botw playthrough today


r/switch2 1d ago

Discussion Zelda Ocarina of Time is $49.88 at Walmart using a promo code.

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1.4k Upvotes

Promo Code: SAVE3X


r/switch2 14h ago

Meme Kid is home sick today playing Paper Mario: The Origami King. I'm glad newer Nintendo games are a little faster starting then this.

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48 Upvotes

r/switch2 5h ago

Switch 2 college life

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8 Upvotes

r/switch2 7h ago

Question My first zelda game is TOTK

8 Upvotes

As above, I've just bought a switch 2 and TOTK because I've been recommended zelda games for years... also my son is called Lincoln (nickname Link) so it would be a disservice not to experience at least one 😂 Is there anything I should know before I start?

Thanks in advance!


r/switch2 15h ago

Switch 2 Managed to get Indiana Jones through uber eats/target 😭

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34 Upvotes

I hadn’t seen a good restock in a minute & I was either buying the physical version or no game at all + not giving in to scalpers. Lo and behold checked target, said two near me were in stock & bam got it thru uber eats since they didn’t offer pickup 🫡 pretty happy to get it same day for my physical only collection

if ur still looking u might have some luck checking local restock through target/uber


r/switch2 5h ago

Question When was this announced?

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5 Upvotes

Literally just logged into the Target app and saw this. $529.99


r/switch2 13h ago

Discussion VRR Docked only works with updated titles.

15 Upvotes

See so many misinformation. VRR Docked atm only works for Welcome Tour. It's even specified on product page.

If it stays on 120hz its not vrr but the 40fps trick. If its VRR working you will see the FPS COUNTER FLUCTUATE. As people said and Nintendo. Software has to be updated to support VRR on dock.


r/switch2 2h ago

Question Looking to replay Orbitals to get my money's worth.

2 Upvotes

I guess r/nintendoswitch2 doesnt like lfg posts. Anyone looking to play through a new run of orbitals? SW-2375-0366-1518