Nintendo says Switch 2 backwards compatibility exists because it's "the best direction" for consumers
Even before Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 in all its glory, one of the few confirmed things we knew was that it'd be backwards compatible with existing Switch games, and the company has now stated that this decision was made since it was "the best direction" for consumers.
Nintendo says Switch 2 backwards compatability was the "best direction" for players, even if it's still staying quiet on which games won't work
The Nintendo Switch 2 will definitely be backwards compatible, but that confirmation did come with a bit of an asterisk.
Why did Nintendo make Switch 2 backwards compatible? ‘It’s the best direction for consumers’
In its announce trailer showing Switch 2 for the first time published this week, Nintendo reiterated that Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with existing Switch games, with the caveat that not every game will be fully playable on its new console.
Switch 2 Game Backwards Compatibility: What We Know
At the end of the announcement video, a slide confirms that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. However, there was a note tha
Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be widely compatible with original Nintendo Switch games, but not fully. In a reveal trailer originally published to the Nintendo UK YouTube page today, the system was revealed to run physical game carts from the original device. However, some fine print has us pausing.
Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility confirmed but not every game makes the cut
Find out what's in store for Nintendo Switch 2 and its potential backwards compatibility with previous Switch titles.
Don’t expect these games to be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo says some Switch games aren't backwards compatible on Switch 2. We've got a good guess as to which ones won't work.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatability was "almost unavoidable" because players have a total catalogue of 1billion+ games they still want to play
There were a lot of leaks and rumors before the Switch 2 was actually unveiled by Nintendo, but we all expected it to be able to play Switch games. Nintendo has always been fairly good at ensuring its consoles, even handhelds, can play games from the previous generation, and this time around is no different.
Nintendo Switch 2 Won’t Play All Switch Games
Nintendo has said that some of its existing Switch games might not be compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, but which ones?
Nintendo Switch 2 confirms backwards compatibility: can you play games from the first Switch?
One of the most anticipated features by fans comes to the company's new console: games from the first Switch will work on Switch 2.
Why These Nintendo Switch Games Likely Won't Be Compatible With Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly be backwards compatible with most Nintendo Switch 1 games, save for a certain few games players can expect.
Nintendo: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility Feature Is The "Best Direction" For Consumers
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The Nintendo Switch 2 supports original Switch cartridges
Nintendo has a new console on the way, but you can still hang onto those old games. The company has confirmed that the just-announced Switch 2 device will support cartridges from the original Switch.
Nintendo Switch 2 announced with backwards compatibility and sneak peek at brand new Mario Kart
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