Ever wish you could just share a game with friends instead of everyone buying their own copy? GameShare makes that happen.

Here is the simple version: if you own a game, your friends can play it with you during local multiplayer sessions without buying it themselves. They join your game wirelessly, play as long as the session lasts, then lose access when you stop.

Real-World Example

You get Mario Kart World. Friends come over with their Switch consoles. None of them have Mario Kart. No problem. Start the game, invite them to join, and everyone races together. Your console does the heavy lifting while theirs just receive the gameplay.

When the hangout ends and everyone goes home, they cannot play your game anymore. But next time you all get together? Same deal works again.

What You Need

• Everyone brings their own Switch (2 or original)
• You need the game
• Everyone needs to be in the same room basically

The Fine Print

GameShare only works locally. You cannot share games with someone across the internet. You have to actually be near each other.

Also, some games might not support it fully. Most Nintendo multiplayer games do, but third-party titles vary. Worth checking before you promise friends a gaming session.

Why This Is Actually Cool

It is basically Nintendo's answer to the age-old problem of local multiplayer requiring everyone to own everything. One purchase, full group participation. For party games especially, it is a pretty big deal.

Here is something that catches people off guard: the Switch 2 screen scratches pretty easily. We are talking Mohs hardness level 3. For context, keys and coins can scratch it. Your phone screen? Usually level 6. Big difference.

Why This Matters

Toss your Switch 2 in a bag with your keys, and you might pull it out with new scratches. Items that would bounce right off your phone can mark up this display.

Get a Screen Protector. Seriously.

This is not optional advice. A tempered glass screen protector costs maybe $10-15 and takes five minutes to apply. It adds the scratch resistance the stock screen lacks. Your future self will thank you.

The Dock Is a Risk Too

Every time you slide the Switch 2 into its dock, the screen passes by plastic edges. The dock design is better than the original Switch, but you still need to be careful. Rushed insertions can leave marks.

Carrying It Around

If you take your Switch 2 anywhere, get a case. Not just for drops. For keeping it separated from everything else in your bag that could scratch it.

The Weird Part

The screen itself is great. 7.9 inches, 1080p, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support. Nintendo built an excellent display and then... did not protect it with harder glass. Nobody quite understands that choice.

Bottom Line

Love your Switch 2? Protect its screen immediately. It will stay looking good for years. Skip the protector and you will see scratches pile up fast.

One of the coolest hidden features of the Joy-Con 2? They double as computer mice.

Flip a Joy-Con 2 face-down on your desk, and it starts working like a mouse. There is an optical sensor built into the magnetic connection side that tracks movement across flat surfaces. Slide it around, and your cursor follows. Both Joy-Cons can do this at the same time.

Why This Actually Matters

If you have ever played a shooter on console and wished you had PC-style aiming, this is Nintendo's answer. Instead of wrestling with stick aiming, you get the quick, snappy targeting that mouse users have always had. It makes a real difference in FPS games.

Strategy games benefit too. Selecting units, issuing commands, navigating menus—it all feels more natural with mouse-style input.

Setting It Up

Put the Joy-Con flat on a smooth surface, sensor side down. That is basically it. The Switch 2 recognizes you are using mouse mode automatically.

You can also just plug in a regular USB mouse to the dock if you prefer actual mouse hardware. Works great.

The Catch

Not every game supports mouse mode. Developers have to enable it specifically. Most launch titles with shooter elements include it, but always check the game's control settings.

Also worth knowing: using the optical sensor drains the battery a bit faster than normal Joy-Con use. Not dramatically, but plan for it during long sessions.

Overall, mouse mode is one of those features that sounds gimmicky until you try it in an actual game. Then it clicks.