News has been confirmed across the gaming community as Microsoft confirms that Xbox games will be available on the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. This is a major shift in the gaming industry, as two gaming giants teamed up on this groundbreaking collaboration, bringing iconic Xbox titles to Nintendo’s next-generation console.
The Road to Collaboration
We have been speculating about Xbox games landing on Nintendo platforms for a while now, back to Ori and the Blind Forest on the original Switch in 2019, Super Smash Bros newest Banjo and Kazooie addition, and some other gems. These moves hinted at a budding partnership between Microsoft and Nintendo.
During an interview, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the partnership, disclosing plans for the Xbox games to arrive on the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Spencer told Gamespot that he also contacted Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa to congratulate him on the console’s reveal.
I was exchanging emails with Furukawa-san, Nintendo’s CEO. Spencer said he gave him a big congrats, and his old eyes appreciated the larger screen.
What to Expect
I always applaud their products, and Nintendo is innovative in what looks like the right things… ‘I’m really looking forward to being able to support them in the games that we have.’
Reports indicate that the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch with blockbuster Xbox titles such as:
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
The most impactful aspect of this collaboration is that Nintendo Switch 2 users will now have a significantly widened library of gaming options, and Microsoft will now have an extended audience for its popular franchises.
Nintendo Switch 2: What’s New?
The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled using a teaser trailer, released on the 16th of January, and boasts all the best upgrades from its predecessor. While maintaining the signature hybrid design, the console boasts several new features, including:
- A larger display for improved gaming visuals.
- Improved detachable controllers: Magnetic Joy-Cons.
- Additional performance improvement ensures the best possible gameplay for the next-gen titles.
This is a brand new era of integration with Nexus and Xbox games with the Nintendo Switch 2. It reflects a shared vision to improve game accessibility for players globally across different platforms.
The Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be shaping up to be a must-have console for gaming enthusiasts as Nintendo’s already stellar lineup adds in Xbox’s iconic franchises. With more details emerging, gamers can expect an experience that is as near perfect as you can get in the gaming; blending the best of both worlds.
