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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain on Switch 2: free upgrade and file size

Switch 1 cartridge

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is published by Nintendo and came out on December 3, 2021. Multiplayer: up to 4 players on one console. The eShop lists 14 supported languages.

File size (Switch 1 game)

717 MB

0% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Switch 1 cartridge

Switch 1 game card; works in a Switch 2

Switch 2 upgrade

Free

Free update for the Switch 1 game

Last checked September 23, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)	717 MBsource
Physical format	Switch 1 cartridgesource
Type	Switch 1 game with free Switch 2 update
Switch 2 update	Freesource
US eShop price	$29.99
Play modes	TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Multiplayer	Up to 4 players on one console
Languages (14)	Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Traditional Chinese, American English
Publisher	Nintendo
Release date	December 3, 2021

Questions

How big is Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain on Switch 2?

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain needs 717 MB of storage. That is about 0% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain a Game-Key Card?

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a Switch 1 game, so it is sold on a regular Switch 1 cartridge, not a Game-Key Card. The cartridge works in a Switch 2.

Is there a free Switch 2 upgrade for Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain?

Yes. Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is a Switch 1 game that received a free update for Switch 2. You do not need to buy anything: update the game on your Switch 2 to get the improvements.