{"id":8393,"date":"2023-06-29T16:50:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinballfx.com\/?page_id=8393"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:14:12","slug":"pinball-fx-faq-switch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pinballfx.com\/?page_id=8393","title":{"rendered":"Pinball FX &#8211; FAQ &#8211; Nintendo Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-fixed hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/www.pinballfx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NewBackgroundDarker.jpg&quot;);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-attachment:fixed;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:center top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PFX &#8211; Nintendo Switch FAQ<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"border-color:#ffffff;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\" fa fa-arrow-down\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#e2e2e2;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"border-color:#ffffff;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:25% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 7.68%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 7.68%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:25% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 7.68%;margin-left : 7.68%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"color: #ff7109;\"><b>When will Pinball FX arrive?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinball FX is now available on Nintendo Switch!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game is also available on Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series S\/X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and the Epic Games Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Is Pinball FX a free download for all players?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Pinball FX is a free download for all users on all platforms. We also have <\/span><b>three tables available for unlimited play<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are Wild West Rampage, Fish Tales, and Sorcerer&#8217;s Lair!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">How can I buy tables in Pinball FX?<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying tables and table packs happen through the storefront, for fiat money, similar to Pinball FX3.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Which tables arrived on Nintendo Switch on Day 1?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the release, we bring you 21 tables never seen before on Nintendo Switch along with 3 free tables available for unlimited play. Please find the current table roster at the end of this page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Will there be Remastered Releases on the Nintendo Switch?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We plan to add remastered tables to Pinball FX as we go forward. Many classic tables will make their way to the Nintendo Switch, we&#8217;ll be sure to announce them when they arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>I filled out the Founder&#8217;s Form and choose Nintendo Switch. What should I do?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a Founder on Epic Games who chose Nintendo Switch as a platform, we will contact you through the email you submitted in the form soon and offer two options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;d rather have tables now on another platform, we&#8217;ll get them sent out for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or we can send you a code each time a remastered table hits the Switch.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>What performance can I expect on my Nintendo Switch?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinball FX runs in 720p at 60 FPS in undocked, and 1080p at 60 FPS in docked mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>What physics does the Nintendo Switch version of Pinball FX use?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wanted to have the best performance possible on Nintendo Switch, so we use the classic physics here from Pinball FX3, which were well received in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>What does this change mean for the leaderboards on the Nintendo Switch?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nintendo Switch has its own leaderboards, separate from the existing ones. The different physics we feel warranted this separation. Fresh new leaderboards to populate!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Is TATE Mode available on Nintendo Switch?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are happy to say that TATE Mode is available in the game both in docked and handheld.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Will Pinball FX3 continue to be available once Pinball FX releases?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinball FX3 itself and its DLCs will be available for purchase up through and after Pinball FX releases. They will not be delisted or removed from the store, and we will keep you informed of any possible changes in the event they arise in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Let&#8217;s be extra clear here: I can still play my classic tables in Pinball FX3?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! And for a very long time to come. We have absolutely no plans to sunset Pinball FX3, including its leaderboards and other features. We welcome you to enjoy classic Zen releases in Pinball FX3 for years to come. However, please note that the release of new content has ended for Pinball FX3. Instead of creating two versions of the same table, our dev team can instead use those resources to produce new Pinball FX content at a faster rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Here are the tables currently available on Nintendo Switch!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/zenstudios.com\/games\/williams-pinball-volume-10\/\">Now Available!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Diner&#x2122;<br \/>\nComet&#x2122;<br \/>\nFire!&#x2122;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three free tables available for unlimited play:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wild West Rampage<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish Tales&#x2122;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorcerer&#8217;s Lair<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">87 new tables on the Nintendo Switch roster:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Fallout&#x2122; Pinball<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>DOOM&#x2122; 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2000<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Medieval Madness&#x2122;<br \/>\nThe Getaway: High Speed II&#x2122;<br \/>\nJunk Yard&#x2122;<br \/>\nAttack from Mars&#x2122;<br \/>\nBlack Rose&#x2122;<br \/>\nThe Party Zone&#x2122;<br \/>\nTheatre of Magic&#x2122;<br \/>\nSafe Cracker&#x2122;<br \/>\nThe Champion Pub&#x2122;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Monster Bash&#x2122;<br \/>\nThe Creature From The Black Lagoon&#x2122;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Pacific Rim Pinball<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Battlestar Galactica Pinball<br \/>\nXena: Warrior Princess Pinball<br \/>\nKnight Rider Pinball<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Super League Football<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">System Shock Pinball<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Terraforming Mars Pinball<br \/>\nGloomhaven&#x2122; Pinball<br \/>\nExploding Kittens\u00ae: A Pinball Cat-astrophe<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Star Trek&#x2122; Pinball: Kelvin Timeline<br \/>\nStar Trek&#x2122; 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