Gamespot Madden 2026 Switch 2 First Look

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I Played Madden 26 On Switch 2 And It Didn't Suck

Madden is returning to Nintendo platforms after a 13-year absence, following EA's former abandonment of the platform as an American football space.
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I played a game of Madden 26 on Switch 2 in handheld mode--I didn't see it docked--and though it did look like a graphical step down from what I later played on PS5, nothing else about it felt compromised by the platform.
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Kacho said:
I wonder how many normies will grab a Switch 2 for Madden, Fifa and COD.
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See, i don't like that argument. I think for a *most* successful consoles, they must have the *normie* games.

Minecraft and EA FC are a must on any system. Madden, College Football, COD, and GTA would also be great. IT would help push adoption of the platform. Which only helps everyone in the long run.
 
Most people play these games online i wonder how nintendos online infrastructure will handle the online play.
 
WhiteWaterM00se said:
See, i don't like that argument. I think for a *most* successful consoles, they must have the *normie* games.

Minecraft and EA FC are a must on any system. Madden, College Football, COD, and GTA would also be great. IT would help push adoption of the platform. Which only helps everyone in the long run.
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What argument? I'm asking a question because it could drive adoption but by how much remains to be seen.
 
There you have it, folks. It's a step down from the PS5 version.
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HRK69 said:
Minecraft sure

But EA FC? Everyone needs to stay away from that garbage
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I get that. But the fact is, "sports genre" is the most important genre on any system.

There has NEVER been a successful system without the sports games. The Switch was the closest and Nintendo "moneyhatted" FIFA, and NBA 2k. To make sure they had those games annually. Nintendo was actually in charge of porting EA FC/Fifa for Switch annually with a small EA team in India (I believe).


We don't have confirmation yet, but i suspect the acquisition of Shiver entertainment in Florida was all about helping EA port their IP to NS2. Shiver is largely made up of ex EA employees.
 
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WhiteWaterM00se said:
I get that. But the fact is, "sports genre" is the most important genre on any system.

There has NEVER been a successful system without the sports games. The Switch was the closest and Nintendo "moneyhatted" FIFA, and NBA 2k. To make sure they had those games annually. Nintendo was actually in charge of porting EA FC/Fifa for Switch annually with a small EA team in India (I believe).


We don't have confirmation yet, but i suspect the acquisition of Shiver entertainment in Florida was all about helping EA port their IP to NS2. Shiver is largely made up of ex EA employees.
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Clear as day. I can see why sports games are the backbone of any successful console, no way around it then. Even Nintendo knew they couldn't skip out, hence the yearly FIFA and 2K deals and that smart move with Shiver

The game is just a mess (in terms of content, gameplay and support) right now, but I guess the casual couldn't care that much when they just want to play a sports game
 
HRK69 said:
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Clear as day. I can see why sports games are the backbone of any successful console, no way around it then. Even Nintendo knew they couldn't skip out, hence the yearly FIFA and 2K deals and that smart move with Shiver

The game is just a mess (in terms of content, gameplay and support) right now, but I guess the casual couldn't care that much when they just want to play a sports game
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Personally, I would like a new Tecmo Bowl, Wii bowling and Punchout!

I would also kill for FullHouse Poker to return. (But I think the casinos killed that on x360, if I remember correctly.)

But I'm an older gamer, who doesn't play much anymore. Mostly with younger nieces and nephews. Being the cool uncle.
 
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WhiteWaterM00se said:
Personally, I would like a new Tecmo Bowl, Wii bowling and Punchout!

I would also kill for FullHouse Poker to return. (But I think the casinos killed that on x360, if I remember correctly.)

But I'm an older gamer, who doesn't play much anymore. Mostly with younger nieces and nephews. Being the cool uncle.
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Fuck ya. I'm really not into the simulation aspect of Madden and would love a new tecmo. I know the roster gets updated every year but I wish they used the tecmo super bowl 2 or 3 engine.
 
We would be better off with Cube Madden 2005 on NSO, better game in literally every way than anything that has come out in the past 15 years
 
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So, I just purchased the $70 USD version of Madden for NS2.

The reason, after watching videos from people in the middle of night, it would appear just like Cyber Punk, if you INSTALL Madden on the NS2 itself, it runs at a higher framerate. While if you install it on a Micro SD Express cart, it will stutter and have problems.

I believe this is why RGT85 and others are having problems, while some people's videos, the game looks great.

**It would appear that since this is an issue with CyberPunk as well, buyer beware on all 3rd party titles**. EA FC 26 Beta is having the SAME ISSUE!

I moved all my NS1 and 1st party NS2 titles to the Micro SD Express Cart.

I would have preferred EA use Xbox One versions of their sports games and have everything locked at 60 fps. But maybe next year.


NEXT YEAR FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE PUT MADDEN ARCADE in addition to Madden 27 on consoles again with updated data. That way, all gamers at least have something!!! It should not be that hard.
 
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WhiteWaterM00se said:
So, I just purchased the $70 USD version of Madden for NS2.

The reason, after watching videos from people in the middle of night, it would appear just like Cyber Punk, if you INSTALL Madden on the NS2 itself, it runs at a higher framerate. While if you install it on a Micro SD Express cart, it will stutter and have problems.

I believe this is why RGT85 and others are having problems, while some people's videos, the game looks great.

**It would appear that since this is an issue with CyberPunk as well, buyer beware on all 3rd party titles**. EA FC 26 Beta is having the SAME ISSUE!

I moved all my NS1 and 1st party NS2 titles to the Micro SD Express Cart.

I would have preferred EA use Xbox One versions of their sports games and have everything locked at 60 fps. But maybe next year.


NEXT YEAR FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE PUT MADDEN ARCADE in addition to Madden 27 on consoles again with updated data. That way, all gamers at least have something!!! It should not be that hard.
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Since it's a key card, I'm gonna have to make it work on the internal. GAHH!!!
 
Deerock71 said:
Since it's a key card, I'm gonna have to make it work on the internal. GAHH!!!
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Yes, 2k and EA…are digital only. Or a key card. Either way. Install on NS2 itself!!!!

By the way, I was talking to a dev, and this means it is also likely for big open world/zone games or shooters need to be on NS2 itself.

IF games like Oblivion Remaster, Indiana Jones, Horizon Zero Dawn remastered. These are all rumored. So, be aware of your purchases.

Same for Elden Ring and FFVIIR.
 
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I watched videos of the game, and I got more confused by the rules of the game than the framerate itself.

But yeah, the game looks visually great, but great graphics means nothing if there are stutters or 30fps performance, I don't understand this odd choice.
 
Baemono said:
I watched videos of the game, and I got more confused by the rules of the game than the framerate itself.

But yeah, the game looks visually great, but great graphics means nothing if there are stutters or 30fps performance, I don't understand this odd choice.
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Honestly, playing Madden is the easiest way to learn the rules of football. I'm not joking. It is how I learned them as a kid, playing Sega Genesis. Madden on Sega is what made me become a fan of real football!
 
Baemono said:
I watched videos of the game, and I got more confused by the rules of the game than the framerate itself.

But yeah, the game looks visually great, but great graphics means nothing if there are stutters or 30fps performance, I don't understand this odd choice.
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PC gamers' eyes start watering at 119 fps. Console gamers' eyes are made out of tanned leather.
 
If it runs at 30 fps today, how will such games perform on the Switch 2 in a few years when EA upgrades the engine for the PS6?
 
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Parazels said:
If it runs at 30 fps today, how will such games perform on the Switch 2 in a few years when EA upgrades the engine for the PS6?
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Well, i have long assumed that when the Sony Handheld launches, Nintendo will release a Switch 2 Pro and they will share tons of 3rd party ports.
 
WhiteWaterM00se said:
So, I just purchased the $70 USD version of Madden for NS2.

The reason, after watching videos from people in the middle of night, it would appear just like Cyber Punk, if you INSTALL Madden on the NS2 itself, it runs at a higher framerate. While if you install it on a Micro SD Express cart, it will stutter and have problems.

I believe this is why RGT85 and others are having problems, while some people's videos, the game looks great.

**It would appear that since this is an issue with CyberPunk as well, buyer beware on all 3rd party titles**. EA FC 26 Beta is having the SAME ISSUE!

I moved all my NS1 and 1st party NS2 titles to the Micro SD Express Cart.

I would have preferred EA use Xbox One versions of their sports games and have everything locked at 60 fps. But maybe next year.


NEXT YEAR FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE PUT MADDEN ARCADE in addition to Madden 27 on consoles again with updated data. That way, all gamers at least have something!!! It should not be that hard.
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That's a huge problem concidering the tiny amount of storage in the Switch 2. They should have went with M.2 2230 like the Steam Deck.

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I might just hold off on the Switch 2 for now.
 
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