Toy Story: Retro Roundup arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026, bringing five classic titles and 11 distinct console and handheld versions to modern hardware. Developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari, the compilation preserves 1990s and early-2000s classics alongside extensive archival material. On Nintendo Switch 2, players can buy the game digitally or pick up a dedicated physical Double Pack bundled with Toy Story 3 Complete Edition.
| Product Edition | Platform | Format | Price | Included Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Story: Retro Roundup! (Standalone) | Nintendo Switch 2 / PC / Consoles | Digital | $25 | 5 classic games (11 versions), Toy History museum, Music Player |
| Retro Roundup + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition | Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Store | Digital Bundle | $39.99 | Retro Roundup collection plus remastered Toy Story 3 Complete Edition |
| Retro Roundup + Toy Story 3 Double Pack | Nintendo Switch 2 | Physical Cartridge | $49.99 | Both collections on a dedicated physical game card (no Game Key Card) |
| Retro Roundup + Toy Story 3 Double Pack | Switch 1 / PS4 / PS5 | Physical Disc/Card | $39.99 | Both collections on physical media |
Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing and Physical Cartridge Details
Digital Eclipse and Atari offer multiple purchase paths on Nintendo Switch 2. Digital shoppers can purchase the standalone Toy Story: Retro Roundup for $25, or choose the digital double pack via the Nintendo Store for $39.99.
The physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 retails for $49.99, which is $10 higher than the $39.99 physical release on Nintendo Switch 1, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Atari avoided using a Game Key Card (GKC) or digital download voucher for the Switch 2 release. The entire compilation, along with the full Toy Story 3 Complete Edition remaster, is housed directly on the physical game cartridge.
Every Game and Version Included in Retro Roundup
Toy Story: Retro Roundup focuses on early titles primarily created by Traveller's Tales (TT Games) and Tiertex Design Studios between 1995 and 2001. Across five distinct game properties, the package includes 11 specific console and handheld builds:
- Toy Story (1995): Includes the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), and original Game Boy releases.
- Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (1999): The 3D platformer featured in its PlayStation 1 iteration.
- Toy Story 2 (1999): The standalone 2D side-scroller developed for the Game Boy Color across 11 levels.
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000): Based on the animated series, featuring both the PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color versions.
- Toy Story Racer (2001): The kart racer featuring both the PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color versions.
- A Bug's Life (1998): Included as a bonus connection to Traveller's Tales development history, featuring both PlayStation 1 and Game Boy Color releases.
Games Excluded from the Compilation
Because Retro Roundup focuses on core console and handheld releases from this era, several spin-offs and alternate releases are not part of the package. Excluded titles include:
- The 1996 PC CD-ROM release of the original 16-bit Toy Story game.
- Nintendo 64 and Sega Dreamcast ports of Toy Story 2 and A Bug's Life.
- PC edutainment software, including Toy Story Animated Storybook, Toy Story Activity Center, and Toy Story 2 Activity Center.
- Dedicated hardware releases, such as VTech V.Smile cartridges (Toy Story 2 Operation Rescue Woody) and Sega Pico educational releases.
- Toy Story Mania (Wii, PS3 Move, Xbox 360 Kinect) and handheld variants of Toy Story 3 on Nintendo DS and PSP.
Switch 2 Visual Enhancements and Display Modes
Digital Eclipse integrated custom rendering options across the collection to give players control over visual presentation:
- PS1 Render Scaling: The 3D PlayStation 1 titles (Toy Story 2, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Toy Story Racer, and A Bug's Life) feature an in-game render scale setting in the pause menu. Players can run the games in their native 1x resolution with original jagged edges or toggle up to a 4x render scale for smoothed geometry.
- Aspect Ratio Options: 16-bit and handheld games can be displayed in their authentic 4:3 ratio with an outline border, or set to widescreen and full-screen stretching modes.
- CRT Filters: Retro display modes feature CRT curved glass simulation or raw pixel output.
- Toy Story 3 Complete Edition Enhancements: The bundled remaster of Avalanche Software's 2010 release outputs up to 60 frames per second with up to 4K support on compatible displays, and includes all previously PS3-exclusive Toy Box content, such as playable Emperor Zurg and four bonus town themes.
Modern Quality-of-Life Tools
To address the demanding difficulty common in 1990s platformers, Digital Eclipse added several assistive gameplay features:
- Instant Rewind: Holding the rewind button lets players scrub back several seconds of gameplay after missed jumps, trap falls, or enemy damage.
- Save States: Players can save and load progress at any point using multiple save slots per title.
- Rex's Cheat Codes: A built-in menu allows players to toggle infinite lives, invincibility, level skips, and instant character unlocks using original cheat inputs and custom toggles.
- Practice Mode: A guided walkthrough mode streams developer replays across any selected stage. Players can watch solution paths for complex platforming segments or take control of the game directly from the replay screen at any moment.
- Localized How to Play Guides: Interactive digital manuals reproduce the original physical booklets in high resolution, updated with clear control guides and multi-language localization.
Toy History Virtual Museum and Music Player
Beyond emulation, Retro Roundup serves as an interactive archive documenting the development of Pixar video games:
- Documentary Featurettes: The virtual museum includes six video interviews featuring Jason Katz (Pixar Head of Story), Jim Hanks (voice actor for Woody), Luigi Priore (VP and GM of Disney & Pixar Games), and Jon Burton (founder of Traveller's Tales).
- Archival Gallery: High-resolution scans showcase early design documents, character concept art, production storyboards, promotional marketing material, and fully rotatable 3D cartridge boxes.
- In-Game Music Player: Soundtracks from all 11 included game releases are accessible in a dedicated jukebox, allowing users to build custom playlists featuring original Genesis, SNES, PS1, and handheld chiptune tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Toy Story Retro Roundup launch on Nintendo Switch 2?
The collection launches worldwide on October 15, 2026.
Why does the Switch 2 physical edition cost $49.99?
Atari's physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 contains both Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition on a single physical cartridge without relying on a digital download code or Game Key Card.
Is Toy Story 3 Complete Edition included in Retro Roundup?
Toy Story 3 Complete Edition is sold separately in digital storefronts for $25, but is included alongside Retro Roundup in the physical Double Pack ($49.99 on Switch 2) and the digital double bundle ($39.99).
Does Retro Roundup support multiplayer on Switch 2?
Toy Story Racer includes shared and split-screen multiplayer support, matching the competitive features of the original console releases.
