{"id":2042564,"date":"2026-07-14T11:20:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042564"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:20:31","slug":"nintendo-reportedly-considering-switch-2-oled-model-though-remains-concerned-over-how-much-it-would-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042564","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Reportedly Considering Switch 2 OLED Model \u2014 Though Remains Concerned Over How Much It Would Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2870106660 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-862658659 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo is reportedly considering plans to launch a Switch 2 OLED model \u2014 though remains concerned over how much it might cost.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A fresh report by <a href=\"https:\/\/zdnet.co.kr\/view\/?no=20260713182948\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ZDnet<\/a> quotes industry sources familiar with plans for Nintendo to launch an upgraded Switch 2 model with a 1080p OLED screen supplied by Samsung.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">But while apparently in discussion, these plans still remain uncertain due to the increased costs involved, it&#8217;s reported. OLED screens are widely considered better quality than LCD, which Switch 2 currently uses, but come with higher manufacturing costs that will need to be passed onto the consumer. And that&#8217;s on top of the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/opinion-hardware-price-increases-have-video-games-facing-an-existential-crisis\">spiralling cost of existing semiconductors and other electronic components<\/a> \u2014 an issue that has already seen <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-announces-switch-2-price-rise-in-light-of-changes-in-market-conditions-issues-apology\">Nintendo announce $50 Switch 2 price rises<\/a> just a year after the platform launched.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Top 25 Switch Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;The Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games&lt;\/h3&gt;\n&quot;Entering 2024 with the potential arrival of a Nintendo Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch already has an amazing lineup of games available. The hybrid portable console has surpassed the PlayStation 4 and Game Boy to become the third best-selling console of all time with over 132.46 million units sold, Nintendo Switch Online has added Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games, and Nintendo struck a 10-year deal with Microsoft to port Call of Duty to future Nintendo consoles. While Call of Duty fans wait for the first wave of ports, here are the 25 best Switch games you can play to hold you over.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBut what do we mean by \u201cbest?\u201d To be very clear, this is not an attempt at an \u201cobjective\u201d ranking that will indisputably line up with the tastes of gamers of all types. That, sadly, can never exist; when one person\u2019s epic RPG masterpiece is another\u2019s boring and impenetrable slog, they\u2019ll never see eye to eye on where that game should rank against others of different genres. \n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nInstead, this is a list of games that IGN\u2019s crew of Switch gamers recommend as a group, ranked using our Face-Off tool so that everybody \u2013 including our NVC Podcast hosts \u2013 got to weigh in equally on which games they thought should be placed above others. It\u2019s presented in the spirit of recognizing games we love, and encouraging others to try them if you haven\u2019t.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWith only 25 slots to fill, there are tons of amazing recent games that didn\u2019t float to the top \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t think they\u2019re awesome, too! Everybody who participated in voting has tons of personal favorites that didn\u2019t gain quite enough traction with the group to make the cut, which is inevitable when there are this many games and so many different perspectives.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nMost importantly, remember that this list is just our group\u2019s picks and is no more \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d than a list that you create yourself. Speaking of which: if you have your own ranking you\u2019d like to put out into the world, we\u2019d like to invite you to make your own top 25 (or top 100!) list of Switch games using our Playlist tool and share it in the comments.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nSo without further ado, these are our picks for the 25 best Nintendo Switch games. You can also check out our list of the top free Switch games for additional picks.&quot;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;25. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker&lt;\/h3&gt;\nWhile many hit Nintendo games like Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Metroid Dread revel in colorful bombast and action, Captain Toad showcases the smaller, whimsical side of Nintendo&apos;s creativity. Weighed down by a backpack as big as he is, Captain Toad navigates diorama-like puzzle boxes in search of treasure. Each little level bursts with detail: secret corners, invisible secrets, clever mechanisms all wait for anyone patient enough to fiddle with the toy long enough to find them. And &quot;a toy&quot; is just what Captain Toad feels like, hearkening back to Nintendo&apos;s old days as a playing card company. Its levels take on a tactile component, Rubix Cube-like, needing to be rotated, poked at, and scoured completely before they give up their last secrets. Captain Toad&apos;s (and yes, his brave buddy Toadette&apos;s too!) adventures were some of the best the Wii U had to offer, and are fully worthy of the port from the Wii U to Switch, which also added 18 new levels and co-op multiplayer. Ten years from its first release, Captain Toad: Treasure tracker remains one of the best games on not one, but two Nintendo consoles.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 26 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;24. Fire Emblem Engage&lt;\/h3&gt;\nFire Emblem Engage prioritizes and polishes the series\u2019 iconic tactical combat with UI improvements, the return of the tactical weapon triangle, and the introduction of the titular Engage mechanic, which allows your units to temporarily fuse with heroes from Fire Emblem\u2019s past. From Marth and Roy to Ike and Byleth, these legendary heroes grant your units access to flashy, powerful skills, weapons, and attacks, and play into Engage\u2019s classic tale of good versus evil. It\u2019s an excellent entry in the 30-year-old franchise that incorporates Fire Emblem\u2019s rich history without being prohibitive to series newcomers.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;23. Slay the Spire&lt;\/h3&gt;\nThere\u2019s something about Slay the Spire\u2019s balance of strategy and randomness that makes it an endlessly replayable puzzle. Assembling that perfect combo of synergistic cards can feel incredible, but there\u2019s also a joy in scraping your way to victory despite the odds never quite falling in your favor. With that potent package on the Switch\u2019s mobile platform \u2014 with some fairly decent touch control options, we might add \u2014 it\u2019s a miracle we\u2019ve ever stopped playing it.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;22. Stardew Valley&lt;\/h3&gt;\nStardew Valley is a wonderfully open-ended farming sim. You\u2019ll forge your own country path with fishing, fighting, farming, and falling in love. Additionally, being able to take advantage of the Switch\u2019s sleep mode helps take some of the pressure off of not being able to save in the middle of a day, even if a few other bugs in the port are still waiting to be squashed here.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;21. Xenoblade Chronicles 3&lt;\/h3&gt;\nXenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the biggest and best JRPGs available on Switch. Its fantastical world, endearing characters, and ultimately satisfying story make this 150-hour epic a journey well worth taking. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 also features the series\u2019 best side quests and most varied combat to date, thanks to its new class-swapping mechanic.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Should Nintendo move forward with its Switch 2 OLED plans, development on the model could begin late this year, with mass production then pegged for late 2027 or 2028. This would place its launch around the same time, roughly three to four years on from the Switch 2 launch.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Of course, the original Switch also saw an OLED model release \u2014 just over four years on from the console&#8217;s initial launch \u2014 and there has long been expectation that Nintendo would do similar with its console successor. Some fans had even hoped that Switch 2 would launch with an OLED screen as standard, though <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-decided-to-go-from-the-switch-oled-to-an-lcd-screen-for-switch-2-after-a-lot-of-consideration\">Nintendo has confirmed previously that it opted to revert back to LCD in order to keep costs down<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">So far, there has been no word on a Switch 2 Lite, despite success of the Switch Lite, the more affordably-priced version of Nintendo&#8217;s hardware that featured a smaller screen and price point. <\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo has already begun adjusting its base Switch 2 design for Europe, meanwhile, with <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/new-nintendo-switch-2-announced-for-europe-this-fall-will-be-slightly-heavier-but-with-user-replaceable-batteries\">fresh versions of the Switch 2 and its various controllers rolling out from this fall<\/a> onwards, now with user-replaceable batteries to comply with EU legislation. Nintendo will not be updating its aging Switch 1 hardware \u2014 and instead <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-confirms-switch-1-global-availability-after-announcing-european-withdrawal\">will simply remove it from sale<\/a> in mid-February next year. There&#8217;s also been <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/an-updated-nintendo-switch-2-screen-has-reportedly-surfaced-online-as-fans-hope-for-ghosting-issue-fix-but-this-isnt-the-oled-upgrade-weve-been-waiting-for\">word of a slightly improved screen on the way<\/a> \u2014 which may improve the Switch 2&#8217;s ghosting issues \u2014 though nothing official has yet been stated.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Not got a Switch 2 yet? In the U.S., Canada and Europe <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-where-to-buy\">you have until September 1 to buy one before its $50 price rise kicks in<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Tom Phillips is IGN&#8217;s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/tomphillipseg.bsky.social\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@tomphillipseg.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo is reportedly considering plans to launch a Switch 2 OLED model \u2014 though remains concerned over how much it might cost.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A fresh report by <a href=\"https:\/\/zdnet.co.kr\/view\/?no=20260713182948\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ZDnet<\/a> quotes industry sources familiar with plans for Nintendo to launch an upgraded Switch 2 model with a 1080p OLED screen supplied by Samsung.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">But while apparently in discussion, these plans still remain uncertain due to the increased costs involved, it&#8217;s reported. OLED screens are widely considered better quality than LCD, which Switch 2 currently uses, but come with higher manufacturing costs that will need to be passed onto the consumer. And that&#8217;s on top of the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/opinion-hardware-price-increases-have-video-games-facing-an-existential-crisis\">spiralling cost of existing semiconductors and other electronic components<\/a> \u2014 an issue that has already seen <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-announces-switch-2-price-rise-in-light-of-changes-in-market-conditions-issues-apology\">Nintendo announce $50 Switch 2 price rises<\/a> just a year after the platform launched.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Top 25 Switch Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;The Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games&lt;\/h3&gt;\n&quot;Entering 2024 with the potential arrival of a Nintendo Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch already has an amazing lineup of games available. The hybrid portable console has surpassed the PlayStation 4 and Game Boy to become the third best-selling console of all time with over 132.46 million units sold, Nintendo Switch Online has added Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games, and Nintendo struck a 10-year deal with Microsoft to port Call of Duty to future Nintendo consoles. While Call of Duty fans wait for the first wave of ports, here are the 25 best Switch games you can play to hold you over.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBut what do we mean by \u201cbest?\u201d To be very clear, this is not an attempt at an \u201cobjective\u201d ranking that will indisputably line up with the tastes of gamers of all types. That, sadly, can never exist; when one person\u2019s epic RPG masterpiece is another\u2019s boring and impenetrable slog, they\u2019ll never see eye to eye on where that game should rank against others of different genres. \n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nInstead, this is a list of games that IGN\u2019s crew of Switch gamers recommend as a group, ranked using our Face-Off tool so that everybody \u2013 including our NVC Podcast hosts \u2013 got to weigh in equally on which games they thought should be placed above others. It\u2019s presented in the spirit of recognizing games we love, and encouraging others to try them if you haven\u2019t.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWith only 25 slots to fill, there are tons of amazing recent games that didn\u2019t float to the top \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t think they\u2019re awesome, too! Everybody who participated in voting has tons of personal favorites that didn\u2019t gain quite enough traction with the group to make the cut, which is inevitable when there are this many games and so many different perspectives.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nMost importantly, remember that this list is just our group\u2019s picks and is no more \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d than a list that you create yourself. Speaking of which: if you have your own ranking you\u2019d like to put out into the world, we\u2019d like to invite you to make your own top 25 (or top 100!) list of Switch games using our Playlist tool and share it in the comments.\n&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nSo without further ado, these are our picks for the 25 best Nintendo Switch games. You can also check out our list of the top free Switch games for additional picks.&quot;\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;25. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker&lt;\/h3&gt;\nWhile many hit Nintendo games like Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Metroid Dread revel in colorful bombast and action, Captain Toad showcases the smaller, whimsical side of Nintendo&apos;s creativity. Weighed down by a backpack as big as he is, Captain Toad navigates diorama-like puzzle boxes in search of treasure. Each little level bursts with detail: secret corners, invisible secrets, clever mechanisms all wait for anyone patient enough to fiddle with the toy long enough to find them. And &quot;a toy&quot; is just what Captain Toad feels like, hearkening back to Nintendo&apos;s old days as a playing card company. Its levels take on a tactile component, Rubix Cube-like, needing to be rotated, poked at, and scoured completely before they give up their last secrets. Captain Toad&apos;s (and yes, his brave buddy Toadette&apos;s too!) adventures were some of the best the Wii U had to offer, and are fully worthy of the port from the Wii U to Switch, which also added 18 new levels and co-op multiplayer. Ten years from its first release, Captain Toad: Treasure tracker remains one of the best games on not one, but two Nintendo consoles.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 26 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;24. Fire Emblem Engage&lt;\/h3&gt;\nFire Emblem Engage prioritizes and polishes the series\u2019 iconic tactical combat with UI improvements, the return of the tactical weapon triangle, and the introduction of the titular Engage mechanic, which allows your units to temporarily fuse with heroes from Fire Emblem\u2019s past. From Marth and Roy to Ike and Byleth, these legendary heroes grant your units access to flashy, powerful skills, weapons, and attacks, and play into Engage\u2019s classic tale of good versus evil. It\u2019s an excellent entry in the 30-year-old franchise that incorporates Fire Emblem\u2019s rich history without being prohibitive to series newcomers.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;23. Slay the Spire&lt;\/h3&gt;\nThere\u2019s something about Slay the Spire\u2019s balance of strategy and randomness that makes it an endlessly replayable puzzle. Assembling that perfect combo of synergistic cards can feel incredible, but there\u2019s also a joy in scraping your way to victory despite the odds never quite falling in your favor. With that potent package on the Switch\u2019s mobile platform \u2014 with some fairly decent touch control options, we might add \u2014 it\u2019s a miracle we\u2019ve ever stopped playing it.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;22. Stardew Valley&lt;\/h3&gt;\nStardew Valley is a wonderfully open-ended farming sim. You\u2019ll forge your own country path with fishing, fighting, farming, and falling in love. Additionally, being able to take advantage of the Switch\u2019s sleep mode helps take some of the pressure off of not being able to save in the middle of a day, even if a few other bugs in the port are still waiting to be squashed here.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;h3&gt;21. Xenoblade Chronicles 3&lt;\/h3&gt;\nXenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the biggest and best JRPGs available on Switch. Its fantastical world, endearing characters, and ultimately satisfying story make this 150-hour epic a journey well worth taking. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 also features the series\u2019 best side quests and most varied combat to date, thanks to its new class-swapping mechanic.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Should Nintendo move forward with its Switch 2 OLED plans, development on the model could begin late this year, with mass production then pegged for late 2027 or 2028. This would place its launch around the same time, roughly three to four years on from the Switch 2 launch.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Of course, the original Switch also saw an OLED model release \u2014 just over four years on from the console&#8217;s initial launch \u2014 and there has long been expectation that Nintendo would do similar with its console successor. Some fans had even hoped that Switch 2 would launch with an OLED screen as standard, though <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-decided-to-go-from-the-switch-oled-to-an-lcd-screen-for-switch-2-after-a-lot-of-consideration\">Nintendo has confirmed previously that it opted to revert back to LCD in order to keep costs down<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">So far, there has been no word on a Switch 2 Lite, despite success of the Switch Lite, the more affordably-priced version of Nintendo&#8217;s hardware that featured a smaller screen and price point. <\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo has already begun adjusting its base Switch 2 design for Europe, meanwhile, with <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/new-nintendo-switch-2-announced-for-europe-this-fall-will-be-slightly-heavier-but-with-user-replaceable-batteries\">fresh versions of the Switch 2 and its various controllers rolling out from this fall<\/a> onwards, now with user-replaceable batteries to comply with EU legislation. Nintendo will not be updating its aging Switch 1 hardware \u2014 and instead <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-confirms-switch-1-global-availability-after-announcing-european-withdrawal\">will simply remove it from sale<\/a> in mid-February next year. There&#8217;s also been <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/an-updated-nintendo-switch-2-screen-has-reportedly-surfaced-online-as-fans-hope-for-ghosting-issue-fix-but-this-isnt-the-oled-upgrade-weve-been-waiting-for\">word of a slightly improved screen on the way<\/a> \u2014 which may improve the Switch 2&#8217;s ghosting issues \u2014 though nothing official has yet been stated.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Not got a Switch 2 yet? In the U.S., Canada and Europe <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-where-to-buy\">you have until September 1 to buy one before its $50 price rise kicks in<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Tom Phillips is IGN&#8217;s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/tomphillipseg.bsky.social\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@tomphillipseg.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo is reportedly considering plans to launch a Switch 2 OLED model \u2014 though remains concerned over how much it might cost. A fresh report by ZDnet quotes industry sources familiar with plans for Nintendo to launch an upgraded Switch 2 model with a 1080p OLED screen supplied by Samsung. But while apparently in discussion, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[226,243],"class_list":["post-2042564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crawlmanager","tag-ign-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2042564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042564\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2042564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2042564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2042564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}