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Nintendo lets Switch 2 players share their games

If there’s one thing Nintendo has always understood, it’s that everyone may want to play together, but might not all own the same game. With the Switch 2, the company is launching GameShare, enabling local multiplayer on multiple consoles with just one copy of a title. Yes friends, this is the wireless multiplayer feature from the Nintendo DS or, depending on your era, the modern day GameBoy Link Cable. With the first Switch, multiplayer was limited to sharing JoyCons on the same console hardware. But for the successor, if two people each have a Switch 2 but one copy of a compatible game, then they’ll be able to play wirelessly on their own hardware. But that’s not all, as you’ll also be able to do this with four consoles at a time, including original Switch and Switch Lite models. Unfortunately for now, the list of games compatible with GameShare is pretty thin, but Nintendo says more will be coming in the future. At launch, it'll work with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Super Mario 3D World / Bowser'

Nintendo lets Switch 2 players share their games
Nintendo lets Switch 2 players share their games

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This new GameShare feature for the Switch 2 sounds like a game-changer for multiplayer gaming. Being able to play with friends locally on different consoles with just one copy of a game is a fantastic idea. It's a great way to encourage more people to play together and have fun without everyone needing to purchase the same game. It's also nice to see that the feature is not limited to just the new Switch 2 model, but can also work with original Switch and Switch Lite consoles. This opens up even more possibilities for multiplayer gaming with friends who may have different versions of the Switch. While the list of compatible games is currently limited, it's exciting to hear that more will be added in the future. I can't wait to see what other games will support GameShare and experience the fun of playing with friends on separate consoles. Nintendo continues to innovate and create new ways for gamers to connect and have a great time playing together.

Author Name: Daniel Cooper