The Best Nintendo Switch Games for 2025
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The Nintendo Switch is more than eight years old and about to pass the torch to the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2, coming later in 2025. However, the original model shows few signs of slowing down. Part of the $299.99 console’s appeal is its unique home-and-away design that lets you play your favorite titles on a big-screen TV when docked or in handheld mode while waiting in line at the post office. It's especially convenient for commuters or people with busy lifestyles. Drop some extra cash, and you can pick up the premium, $349.99 Nintendo Switch OLED model that features a big, beautiful screen and superior kickstand. There's also the cheaper, portable-only, $199.99 Nintendo Switch Lite if you don’t want to bother with a TV.
The other appeal is the excellent games. The Nintendo Switch saw one of the best first-year libraries in gaming history, and more must-have games are coming out every month. It has darling first-party titles and many high-quality second- and third-party games, with surprisingly strong ports from previous and current console generations, such as Diablo III, Doom, No Man's Sky, Skyrim, and The Witcher 3.
In short, even with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X on store shelves, the Nintendo Switch is the most compelling console. If you want to experience the Joy-Con life, these games are where you should start. For something more specific, here are the best Nintendo Switch games for kids. You should also check out the best Nintendo Switch Lite games.
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