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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteNintendo’s March 27, 2025 Direct focused on games coming to Nintendo Switch and beyond. It featured 28 games, a digital-game lending feature and a new mobile app. Nintendo explicitly said there would be no Nintendo Switch 2 updates in the presentation. The schedule below reflects what Nintendo announced at the time; release dates and availability may differ by region or have changed since.
Nintendo’s March 27 announcement described a slate of new games and more coming to Switch in 2025 and beyond. The official video runs about 37 minutes, though Nintendo framed the presentation as roughly 30 minutes.
Games shown in the first half
The timestamps are elapsed time in Nintendo’s video, not scheduled start times.
| Video time | Game | What Nintendo showed and announced |
|---|---|---|
| 00:16 | DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake | Modernized versions of two classic RPGs that continue the Erdrick Trilogy story; announced for Switch in 2025. |
| 02:27 | No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES | A mystery adventure in which special agent Kaname Date investigates the disappearance of internet idol Iris through interviews, dream investigations and puzzles; announced for July 25, 2025. |
| 03:57 | RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army | An ATLUS action RPG remaster with visual, voice and battle-system enhancements; announced for June 19, 2025. |
| 05:37 | Shadow Labyrinth | A 2D action platformer and alternate take on PAC-MAN, featuring three playable forms; announced for July 18, 2025. |
| 07:05 | PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY | Two rhythm-action remasters in which drum commands guide a Patapon army; announced for July 11, 2025. |
| 08:19 | STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar | A farm-life game about restoring Zephyr Town’s bazaar; announced for August 27, 2025. |
| 10:02 | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | Samus explores planet Viewros and gains psychic abilities; Nintendo said it would launch on Switch in 2025. |
| 13:34 | Disney Villains Cursed Café | A potion-making visual novel featuring Disney villains; announced for Switch on March 27, 2025. |
| 14:35 | Witchbrook | A witchcraft and life-simulation adventure with online co-op for up to four players; announced for the 2025 holiday period. |
| 15:51 | The Eternal Life of Goldman | A hand-drawn, story-driven platform adventure; announced for the 2025 holiday period. |
| 16:26 | GRADIUS ORIGINS | An arcade collection with 17 versions of six games, including SALAMANDER III; announced for August 7, 2025. |
| 17:12 | Rift of the NecroDancer | A rhythm game with boss battles, minigames and leaderboards. Nintendo said it would be available on the eShop that day and announced a Celeste Music Pack DLC. |
| 17:46 | Tamagotchi Plaza | A shop simulator featuring more than 100 Tamagotchi and local two-player modes in two shops; announced for June 27, 2025. |
| 18:52 | Pokémon Legends: Z-A | A Pokémon adventure set in Lumiose City, with Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile as possible first partners and the Z-A Royale; announced for late 2025. |
Games and announcements in the second half
| Video time | Game or announcement | What Nintendo showed and announced |
|---|---|---|
| 22:20 | Rhythm Heaven Groove | A new entry in the rhythm series, with music produced by Tsunku♂; announced for 2026. |
| 24:31 | Virtual Game Card | A digital-game management feature for moving purchased games between Switch systems and lending them to a Nintendo Account family group member for two weeks using a local wireless connection. Nintendo said it would arrive on Switch through a system update in late April 2025 and work on Switch 2 at launch. |
| 27:36 | High on Life | An action-adventure comedy starring talking guns; announced for Switch on May 6, 2025. |
| 27:46 | Star Overdrive | A hoverboard-based action adventure; announced as a timed system exclusive for April 10, 2025. |
| 27:56 | The Wandering Village | A city-building strategy game set on a giant roaming creature; announced for July 17, 2025. |
| 28:06 | King of Meat | An online co-op hack-and-slash game for up to four players; announced for 2025. |
| 28:15 | Lou’s Lagoon | A game about exploration, resource gathering and running a delivery service; announced as a Switch system exclusive for summer 2025. |
| 28:22 | FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time | An adventure about gathering, crafting and rebuilding an island; Nintendo listed May 21, 2025. |
| 28:34 | SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered | An HD remaster of the RPG with two intertwined storylines; Nintendo said it would be available that day. |
| 29:45 | Monument Valley, Monument Valley 2 and Monument Valley 3 | The first two games, including additional chapters and DLC, were announced for April 15, 2025; the third was announced for summer 2025. |
| 30:57 | EVERYBODY’S GOLF: HOT SHOTS | A golf game with single-player challenges and local and online multiplayer for up to four; announced for 2025. |
| 32:11 | MARVEL Cosmic Invasion | An arcade-style beat ’em up with tag-team fighting and local or online co-op for up to four; announced for winter. |
| 33:20 | Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | A new entry featuring player-created Mii characters living together on an island; announced for 2026. |
| 35:07 | Nintendo Today! | A free smart-device app described as a daily calendar for Nintendo news, videos and comics. Nintendo announced it would be available through the App Store and Google Play later that day for Nintendo Account holders with compatible devices. |
What stood out in the lineup
The presentation ranged from remasters and returning franchises to new adventures, rhythm games and life simulators. High-profile series represented included Metroid Prime, Pokémon, Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Life. The lineup also mixed Nintendo-associated series with games from publishing and development partners; Nintendo’s announcement does not provide complete publisher attribution for every title.
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- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
Release timing spanned same-day availability announcements, specific 2025 dates, broader seasonal windows and 2026. Those are the dates and windows Nintendo gave on March 27, 2025—not a confirmation of current availability. The event covered Nintendo Switch games and features, rather than Switch 2 news.
Sources: Nintendo of Canada’s announcement and Nintendo of America’s Direct video and timeline. A Nintendo Life recap published March 31, 2025 also provides a sequence cross-check.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
Rank #2
- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
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