Nintendo has released a new video showcasing visual enhancements for select Nintendo 64 games when played on the Nintendo Switch 2 via the Switch Online service. These upgrades are exclusive to the new hardware and include increased resolution, improved framerates, and refined effects.
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What’s New for N64 Titles on Switch 2?
In the trailer, classic games such as F-Zero X, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and Mario Golf show off smoother performance and better visuals than ever before. The Switch 2 version of these titles runs at higher fidelity, with quicker load times and improved controller responsiveness.
Only on Switch 2
These N64 improvements are available only through the new hardware. Standard Nintendo Switch users will continue to access the original emulated versions through Switch Online, without the added visual and performance benefits now tied to the next-gen console.
You can view the official enhancements trailer on Nintendo’s website.
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Final Thoughts
While not a full remaster effort, these enhancements breathe new life into retro classics. The Switch 2 continues to define itself as not just Nintendo’s future—but also its most respectful nod to the past.
