The 3 must-have Switch 2 features that makes a day one pre-order essential

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Thing is, not much is known about the console at this stage, so it’s got me thinking even more about what Nintendo’s second-gen Switch console needs to do to be an instant pre-order. I’m somewhat surprised that the console is called Switch 2 – I previouslywrote about Nintendo’s biggest mistake(the naming of the Wii U) – but as a massive Switch fan, I can understand it.

So here are three major things the Switch 2 needs to do to be a day-one instant pre-order come this April.

1. A killer launch title

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Nintendo Switch 2

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The more I’ve thought about it, the more I’ve come to realise that, while the Switch 2 will be more powerful – and itneedsto be, let’s face it – it’s actually a killer day one exclusive title that’ll really sell it. But Nintendo isn’t talking about that… just yet.

Something as landmark as Mario 64 on the N64, say, a Switch 2 exclusive that you can’t play on the older console that shows off everything the console can do andfeellike a real step up.

I’m hoping for a new Mario Wonder, personally, but we shall see – it’s not as though Nintendo is short on IPs.

2. Backwards compatibility

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That said, as someone who suffered throughThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, I was really wishing on the new Switch to be backwards compatible – and perform better with older Switch games. No more stuttering frame-rates, thanks very much!

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Well, that wish has come true. Nintendo has confirmed Switch titles will work on the Switch 2 – or at least ‘most’ will, there’ll be some caveats – which will give a great lease of life to all those Switch games already in hand.

3. A bigger OLED display

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Nintendo Switch 2

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A big part of the Switch’s appeal is its handheld nature. The original, with its 7-inch screen, is a nice size – but the Switch 2 certainly has a larger display, as shown-off in the Nintendo YouTube reveal video. It doesn’t specify how large, however, but an 8-inch or 8.4-inch display is what’s expected.

Current rumours remain that the Switch 2 won’t feature an OLED panel, however, and that’s still thought to be the case. I think that’s a shame – but, just like the original console, I suppose that leaves the opportunity for a mid-term upgrade option later down the line.

Perhaps there’ll even be a Switch 2 Lite, but at the 7-inch size of the original Switch rather than any smaller. That’s certainly not been confirmed!

In conclusion

There’s probably more I could say in addition – such as extended battery life, more accurate Joy-Con controllers (seemingly confirmed), and enhanced power and resolution output to TV sources – but those three above listed factors would be key in getting me to sign-up for pre-order of the Switch 2 on day dot.

I don’t think Nintendo need worry too much about the price either, as with thePlayStation 5 Procosting a bomb and Microsoft rarely shifting itsXbox One Xprice down (even in recent sales), the Switch 2 ought to be much more aggressively priced and appealing to many customers.

But really, above all else, it’s whether that killer launch title is in tow – as that’ll be the single biggest lure to get Nintendo fans jumping on board. Nothing has leaked in that regard either, which is great to keep everyone on their toes, I just hope Nintendo has something major up its sleeve to make it truly worth it…

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1. A killer launch title

2. Backwards compatibility

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3. A bigger OLED display

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