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Have a Nintendo Switch 2? You Can Upgrade These Original Switch Games for Free
Some Switch 2 games might be $80, but you can upgrade some Pokemon and Mario games for free, so they’ll run better on your new console.

The wait is over, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is here. Whether you preordered the new console or waited in line to grab one when stores opened, the long-awaited follow-up to the Nintendo Switch is out in the wild.
While some people got Mario Kart World to play on their new consoles, a lot of other games, like Donkey Kong Bananza and Kirby Air Riders, won’t be available until later this year. There are games you can buy and play on the console now, and Nintendo is providing free upgrades to some original Switch games to improve playability on the latest console. That means if you have one of these games, you don’t have to buy it again to enjoy it on your new hardware.
Here are all the Nintendo Switch games that you can update for free to play on the Switch 2.
- Arms
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Game Builder Garage
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Pokemon Scarlet
- Pokemon Violet
- Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
How to update Nintendo Switch games to play on the Switch 2
Nintendo writes online that downloading the free update for these games is easy. Here’s how.
1. Connect your Switch 2 to the internet.
2. Update your console.
3. Start the game from your Switch 2 Home menu.
Once you start the game, you’ll be asked to download the update. Download the update, and you’re all set.
For more on the Nintendo Switch 2, here’s what we know about the console and Switch 2 Editions of games. You can also check out what to know about games like Mario Kart World and The Duskbloods.
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T-Mobile Is Feeling Generous, Gifting Customers a Free Premium iPhone 16 Pro
You can also score $800 towards your existing contract to make switching easier.
Most major cell service providers require you to sign a multiyear contract, so choosing the right one is a big decision. You’ll want to consider factors like the coverage in your area and how many lines you’re looking to add, but most carriers also offer some serious deals that could sway your decision. And there are some excellent T-Mobile deals you can take advantage of right now that make it a pretty competitive pick — especially for Apple fans looking to upgrade.
T-Mobile has some bargains up for grabs, including free lines and streaming services. But one highlight is the chance to snag yourself the top-rated iPhone 16 Pro for free. The language on some of these offers can be a little confusing, so we’ve broken down how T-Mobile’s current deals work below. Note that there aren’t any set expirations for these offers, so they could vanish at any moment. We wouldn’t wait too long if you’re hoping to take advantage of these savings.
SMARTPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK
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$799 (save $200)
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$300 (save $100)
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$350 (save $279)
Why these deals matter
You more or less need a phone with reliable coverage these days, but costs can add up quickly. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mobile device or shopping for the best family plans, these T-Mobile deals can help save you some serious cash each month.
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Amazon’s Building Humanoid Robots to Speed Deliveries to You
Amazon is reportedly testing package-delivery bots in one of its facilities. Will they talk to your Ring doorbell?
Amazon has used drones to deliver packages, but according to an internal report cited by The Information, the retailer is planning to test out more human-like autonomous delivery methods. Namely, robots that would walk right up to your door to deliver items.
The company is reportedly finishing work on a San Francisco-based obstacle park to work on the technology. It’s unclear how soon the technology might be developed or used for real-world deliveries.
Amazon has been touting its work in robotics for the home and for warehouse work, but this is the first time the company has made an explicit push into using human-like robotics for package delivery, which could replace human workers. The robots would use some of the same AI technology that the company is rolling across other areas of its business.
Along with delivery robots, Amazon is working on humanoid robots that would work in its warehouses, according to Reuters, reporting on an event at Amazon’s Lab126 research facility.
In a post on its X account, Amazon pointed to a story about how it’s using agentic AI across several fronts: «We’re developing foundation models that will allow fulfillment center robots to understand and act on natural language commands. Imagine saying ‘Pick up that yellow tote’ and having a robot do it instantly. The future of robotics is here, and it speaks your language.»
The company has hundreds of robotics-related job listings posted in the US, Canada, Germany and Luxembourg.
Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for information.
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