Nintendohas done its best to make games for the Switch compatible with theSwitch 2. However, not all titles will work on the new console. Mostly the problems are with non-Nintendo games, but there are also some quirks with Nintendo’s own titles. These issues include games which won’t work with the new Joy-Con 2.
The Joy-Con 2 is a different design to the original, something which causes issues with certain titles. Mostly this is due to the lack of IR Motion Camera on the Joy-Con 2, as well as connection issues with other peripherals. Below is a list of all the Switch games you’ll need a Joy-Con to play and the reasons why.
The IR Motion Camera is in the right side Joy-Con. This is the red one if using the original pair and is noted as Joy-Con (R) throughout.
Games Which Require A Switch Joy-Con To Play On Switch 2
Ring Fit Adventure
The Ring Fit Adventure game will run on the Switch 2, but youwon’t be able to attach a Joy-Con 2 to the Ring-Conaccessory required to play. Instead, you’ll need tosync up your original Joy-Con and can then attach it into placeand play as you would previously.
Nintendo Switch Sports
Most games are fully compatiblewith the Switch and Joy-Con 2. However, you willneed a Joy-Con to use the Leg Strapaccessory and playFootball Shootout.
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit
Theoriginal Joy-Con is compatible with the Toy-Con accessories. However, the Switch 2console will not fitinto theHouse, Fishing Rod, Motorbike, or Pianoaccessories and theRC Car antenna cannot be attachedto the Switch 2.
As a result, the game experience on Switch 2 will be limitedcompared to the original.
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit
you may play this on Switch 2 by syncing up anoriginal Joy-Con and attaching it to the Toy-Con Robot.
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit
TheToy-Con accessoriescan all beused with a Switch Joy-Con. However, youcannot use the screen standwith the Switch 2, something which willslightly alter the gameplay experience.
Youcannot insert the Switch 2 into the Toy-Con VR Goggles,making the Nintendo LaboToy-Con 04: VR Kit completely incompatiblewith Nintendo Switch 2.
Game Builder Garage
TheJoy-Con 2 doesn’t have an IR Motion Camera. If you wish to use the IR Motion Camera Nodon or IR-Light Nodonwhen in Free programming mode, you will need toconnect a Joy-Con (R).
Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training For Nintendo Switch
Most games are playable with a Joy-Con 2. However, due to requiring the IR Motion Camera,Finger Calculations, Finger Drills and Rock, Paper, Scissorscan only be played if you use aSwitch Joy-Con (R).
Warioware: Move It!
A number of themicrogames use the IR Motion Camera. Due to this, you’ll needa Switch Joy-Con (R)connected to play the game without issues.
1-2 Switch
Several of theminigames require the IR Motion Camera.As with similar titles, this means you’ll need aSwitch Joy-Con (R)synced up and connected to play problem-free.
Everybody 1-2 Switch!
This istechnically playable with a Joy-Con 2. However, due to thereduction of the force feedback vibrations in the Joy-Con 2compared to the original Joy-Con, the minigameJoy-Con Hide & Seek will be more difficultwithout an original Joy-Con.
