Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 will support nearly every original Switch game—but there’s one notable Exception' target='_blank'>exception: the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit. Due to the cardboard-built VR goggles’ size and design, they physically cannot mount the new console’s slightly larger form factor WIRED.

What’s Compatible

• First-Party Games: Over 120 tested Nintendo-published titles run flawlessly (e.g., Mario Odyssey, Zelda: BOTW).
• Joy-Con Accessories: Classic Joy-Cons and Ring Fit controllers work via USB-C adapters.
• Other Labo Kits: Non-VR Labo Toy-Con kits (vehicle, piano, etc.) remain usable in 2D mode.

Why Labo VR Is an Exception

• Cardboard Headset: The kit’s VR goggles were built precisely for the original Switch’s dimensions.
• No Software Patch: Physical mismatch can’t be remedied by firmware or software updates.
• Dedicated Design: Labo VR relies on console placement, not just infrared or motion tech.

Family Tips

1. Keep the Original Switch: Hold onto or share the first console for VR play sessions.
2. Explore 2D VR Alternatives: Use the new console for Labo’s other VR-style Happy Home Designer or Toy-Con Garage experiments in 2D.
3. Plan Purchases: If VR is a family priority, know you’ll need two systems or await a Switch 2 VR-ready Labo kit.

Conclusion

While Switch 2’s backward compatibility is exceptional, the Labo VR Kit is a rare hardware exception. Families excited about VR should budget to retain their original Switch for cardboard-based VR play—or anticipate Nintendo’s potential release of a new VR-enabled Labo kit designed for the next-gen console.

Q&A Section

Q1: Which Labo kits still work on Switch 2?
A1: All non-VR Labo Toy-Con kits work in 2D mode—vehicle, fishing, piano, and more. WIRED

Q2: Can Nintendo issue a compatibility update?
A2: No—the issue is physical size; only a redesigned Labo VR kit for Switch 2 would resolve it.

Sources:

• Wired report on Switch 2 backward compatibility and Labo VR Kit exception WIRED