Nintendo Switch 2 Boosts eShop, Performance

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches today, with fans already applauding its refreshed eShop for introducing useful upgrades—finally moving beyond its outdated predecessor's decade-old infrastructure.

Accessing the Switch 2 eShop now takes mere seconds to reach the main menu, with significantly faster navigation. Sections and product pages load almost instantaneously, delivering a seamless browsing experience.

The revamped eShop has garnered widespread praise online, particularly for Nintendo's addition of an "On Sale" filter within the Wishlist feature.

This new Wishlist enhancement lets users instantly identify discounted games—especially valuable for tracking lengthy wishlists awaiting price drops.

Early adopters on Reddit describe the Switch 2 eShop as "remarkably responsive," "lightning-fast," and "a welcome departure from its glitchy predecessor," with one user humorously noting: "The difference feels like upgrading from PS3's PSN to modern standards."

In additional positive developments, players discovered unexpected backward compatibility—several Switch 2-enhanced titles like Zelda: Breath of the Wild remain playable on original Switch hardware.

However, the launch hasn't been without issues. Reports surfaced today of damaged consoles due to retailers stapling through flimsy packaging. Controversy also surrounds the Switch 2 Welcome Tour—a $10 minigame collection requiring $95 worth of accessories for full completion, which many argue should have been complimentary.