Best games for beginners
Forgiving controls, assist modes and no pressure. Good first games for a new Switch.
See the 4 picksSwitch & Switch 2 · Malaysia
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Forgiving controls, assist modes and no pressure. Good first games for a new Switch.
See the 4 picksGames parents and kids can play on one console without anyone getting left behind.
See the 4 picksCouch co-op and versus picks for when friends come over.
See the 4 picksBig worlds to get lost in, for players who want something to sink weeks into.
See the 4 picksUseful add-ons that cost less than a new game.
See the 6 picksThe first things most owners end up buying: protection, storage and a proper controller.
See the 4 picksSafe bets when you know they own a Switch but not much else.
See the 5 picksThe games most Malaysian Switch owners pick up first.
Open-world adventure across Hyrule's skies, surface and depths. Build vehicles and solve problems your own way.
Kart racing with 48 tracks in the base game and steering assist for younger players. Up to four players on one console.
Build your own island at your own pace. A real-time clock and seasons make it an easy daily habit.
Party fighter for up to eight players. Simple controls to start, deep once you get into it.
3D platformer that sends Mario around the world with his hat, Cappy. Assist Mode makes it friendly for beginners.
Pokémon action-RPG set in Lumiose City, with battles that play out in real time.
Bright 3D platformer with two-player co-op. A gentle first game for younger players.
3D platformer where you punch, dig and smash through almost everything in the world.
Protection, power and better controls. Sized for your model.
Full-size controller with long battery life. The comfortable choice for long sessions docked to a TV.
Zip case with a moulded shell, mesh pocket and slots for game cards.
Express cards are the only memory cards Switch 2 can install games to. Check the packaging says microSD Express.
9H glass with an alignment frame for bubble-free fitting. Two in the box.
Everything a new OLED owner usually buys first, in one box.
Spare pair for two-player games, or a replacement when a stick starts drifting.
Budget wireless pad with motion controls. Good as a second controller for guests.
Silicone caps that add height and grip to analog sticks and reduce thumb slip.
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Silicone caps that add height and grip to analog sticks and reduce thumb slip.
Clear 9H glass for the OLED model, with a fitting guide.
Keeps your physical collection in one place so cards don't go missing.
9H glass with an alignment frame for bubble-free fitting. Two in the box.
Slim, grippy cover that protects the corners without adding bulk.
Charges up to four Joy-Con at once so they're ready for party nights.
Simple wired headset with an inline mic. No pairing, no charging.
Budget wireless pad with motion controls. Good as a second controller for guests.
Plenty of room for digital games and updates on the original Switch family.
Case, two glass protectors and stick grips sized for Switch 2.
Plain answers before you spend.
Five consoles, one name. Screen, battery, TV play and storage side by side, plus which one fits who.
Read the guideGames with assist modes, no harsh fail states and controls that click within minutes.
Read the guideWhat to buy first, in order — and the one compatibility check for each.
Read the guideResale value, storage, convenience — and what Switch 2 game-key cards change.
Read the guideSwitch 1 and Switch 2 need different cards. Here is what to look for on the packet.
Read the guideJoy-Con, Pro Controllers and third-party pads — and which ones work on Switch 2.
Read the guideWhat you gain, what it costs beyond the console, and who should wait.
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