Nintendo has hinted at a new console, the Switch 2, to follow its highly successful Nintendo Switch. While the Switch has had a strong run, Nintendo’s 2023 first-party game lineup has been characterized by smaller, less ambitious releases and remakes, indicating that the company may be winding down major support for the console. This is a common occurrence during the final year of a Nintendo platform’s lifespan, as the company focuses on preparing for the next generation. However, these smaller releases, often outsourced to satellite studios, can provide unique and memorable experiences. Just as the Nintendo 3DS saw hidden gems like Ever Oasis and Hey! Pikmin emerge in its final year, the Nintendo Switch may surprise us with similar sleeper hits. Before the Switch 2 arrives and Nintendo’s focus shifts back to its core franchises, take advantage of this experimental year and revel in Nintendo’s current oddities.