Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! is an upcoming retro collection developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari alongside Digital Eclipse. Official publisher listings on Atari's storefront confirm the title is coming to Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, alongside PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Players tracking the differences between the original Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 hardware will find that while core character models and framerates stay closely aligned, display output and lighting balance offer distinct presentations across the two consoles.
Visual and Performance Comparison
Side-by-side gameplay tests evaluating early footage across the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 highlight subtle graphical and output differences between the two systems.
| Feature / Metric | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2 | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Framerate | 60 fps | 60 fps | Community test videos (Cal, Ethan) |
| Resolution Output | Base console resolution | Clearer, higher display output resolution | Ethan comparison review |
| Lighting & Balance | Great lighting, balanced saturation | Brighter colors, balanced lightning and saturation | Cal comparison review |
| Character & Face Detailing | High clarity on faces and models | Same level of model detail as original Switch | Cal comparison review |
| Background Assets | Clear environment detailing | Matches the original Switch background detail | Cal comparison review |
| 4K Display Output | Matches Switch 2 performance on 4K sets | Matches base Switch performance on 4K sets | Ethan comparison review |
According to video comparisons by Cal and Ethan, both hardware versions target 60 frames per second during gameplay. Ethan notes that while character models and background geometry remain virtually identical, Nintendo Switch 2 offers a brighter color palette and a clearer overall resolution. When outputting to a 4K TV, Ethan observed that performance remains comparable across both consoles due to the retro nature of the source games.
Cal noted that character facial detailing is clear on both platforms, with the Nintendo Switch 2 delivering well-balanced lighting, colors, and saturation. Overall asset geometry and level backgrounds do not show substantial architectural changes between the two editions.
Included Games and Platform Enhancements
Official Steam and Atari store data confirm that Toy Story: Retro Roundup! compiles five classic titles with a total of 11 console and handheld versions:
- Toy Story (1995)
- A Bug's Life (1998)
- Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue! (1999)
- Toy Story 2 (1999)
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000)
- Toy Story Racer (2001)
Regardless of whether you play on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or PC, the collection includes Digital Eclipse's standard quality-of-life additions:
- Rewind Function: Hold a button to scrub backward in time and retry missed jumps or avoid enemy damage.
- Rex's Cheat Codes: Toggle game-specific enhancements, including invincibility, unlimited lives, and instant level or character unlocks.
- Practice Mode & How to Play: Enhanced instructions paired with a designated practice mode to learn retro movement mechanics.
- Virtual Museum: Behind-the-scenes archival materials, design documents, and vintage development photos.
- Developer Interviews: Exclusive documentary interviews featuring Jason Katz (Head of Story, Pixar), Jim Hanks (Voice Actor), Luigi Priore (VP and GM, Disney & Pixar Games), and Jon Burton (Founder, TT Games).
- Music Player: Complete soundtrack jukebox covering every game featured in the retro collection.
Release Date and Availability
According to the official Steam product listing, Toy Story: Retro Roundup! has a listed release date of October 15, 2026. Atari's official store has also listed a physical double-pack release paired with Toy Story 3 Complete Edition for modern consoles.
Exact retail pricing across individual digital storefronts, as well as specific handheld battery runtimes or Nintendo Switch 2 hardware-exclusive display modes, have not been officially detailed by Atari or Digital Eclipse at this time.
