We checked out Switch 2 in action. Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo’s new console

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, leaving many players wondering how it will handle high-demand games. To address this curiosity, we examined The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom‘s performance on a special edition of the Switch 2, as well as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

The “Ultimate Edition” of Cyberpunk 2077, which boasts the extensive “Phantom Liberty” expansion, is known for its technical complexity. The unexpected arrival of this game on the Nintendo Switch 2 is a remarkable feat, showcasing the ambition not only of CD Projekt RED but also of the Japanese company itself. Despite the challenges associated with moving such an intricate game to a platform like the Switch 2, the studio openly acknowledged it was not an “immense task.

In this video, you can see Cyberpunk 2077 being played on a hypothetical Nintendo Switch 2, when it’s docked, on a 4K television. The footage was captured with an additional device called a capture card, providing a Full HD resolution. To enhance the visuals, Quality Mode was chosen for the graphics settings.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The second video presents “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”. Like with Cyberpunk 2077, all settings are identical, but the graphic setting is different. Specifically, it’s been set to ‘Performance Mode’. In the video that follows, you’ll notice a game that has benefited from a premium upgrade, showcasing the title’s full potential on Switch 2 with enhanced graphics.

Absolutely, we need to keep in mind that this is a hybrid console, so there will be certain trade-offs. However, the initial feelings about it are quite positive.

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2025-06-06 15:02