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Nintendo Confirms the Switch 2 Is Backwards Compatible, but There’s a Catch
While the Switch 2 may be backwards compatible, Nintendo would not confirm whether we'll still be able to use our old cartridges.
Nintendo Switch’s successor must overcome one major challenge
It's good that Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with Switch games, but Nintendo's next console must give people a reason to upgrade.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Next Nintendo Switch Will Be Backwards Compatible With Existing Games
Nintendo just revealed a big feature for its upcoming next-generation Switch: The new console will be backward-compatible with existing Switch games. In its second-quarter earnings report released on Tuesday,
Nintendo says the Switch successor will be compatible with Switch games
Nintendo hasn’t announced its Switch successor yet, but we do know one thing for sure: it will be able to play current Switch games and have carryover for your Nintendo Switch Online services and account. The news was announced during Nintendo’s midyear policy briefing, with further information promised “at a later date.”
Nintendo Gives Update on Switch 2 Backward Compatibility
Following years of rumors and speculation, Nintendo at last provides its first official comment on the Switch 2 backward compatibility.
Nintendo’s Next Console Will Keep Your Switch Games and Accounts Intact
Nintendo’s upcoming console will support Switch games and accounts, ensuring a seamless transition for players. Learn how this strategy reflects Nintendo’s commitment to continuity and gaming history preservation.
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will play original Switch games
"At today's Corporate Management Policy Briefing, we announced that Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch," Nintendo posted in a social media update attributed to company president Shintaro Furukawa. "Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the successor to Nintendo Switch as well."
Is The Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatible? Here's What We Know
The next Nintendo console will play games from the original Switch--here's everything we know and what questions remain unanswered.
Nintendo Switch 2 will be backward-compatible with Switch games
According to an earlier leak, the Switch 2 reportedly has a card slot. However, the message doesn’t confirm the new Switch will be able to play physical Switch games. The message from Nintendo says, “Further information about the successor to Nintendo Switch, including its compatibility with Nintendo Switch, will be announced at a later date.”
Some Wii U Games Will Make History Thanks to Nintendo Switch 2
No fewer than 36 Wii U games are poised to make history once Nintendo finally releases its much-anticipated successor to the Switch.
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Nintendo confirms when it will announce the Switch successor
TL;DR: Nintendo plans to announce the successor to the Nintendo Switch during the fiscal year ending April 2025. The ...
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The Switch 2's Wii U Compatibility Should Be The Tip of The Iceberg
Alongside this announcement, Furukawa also confirmed that the Switch 2 will have Nintendo Switch Online functionality.
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Nintendo Accounts Were A Key Element For Nintendo Switch 2
Something The Big N didn’t have before, but are grateful for now.
Guy Who Taunted Nintendo About Streaming Pirated Switch Games Before Release Now Faces $7.5 Million Lawsuit
Jesse Keighin liked to stream Nintendo Switch games online before they were officially released and then gloat about it right ...
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Nintendo Fans May Be Waiting a While for the Next Direct
Nintendo may be waiting until February 2025 to host its next Nintendo Direct presentation. Nintendo holds Nintendo Direct ...
Nintendo Switch 2 still unannounced, but this big official reveal about the handheld may excite fans
On Tuesday evening, Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa took to X to make a grand declaration about the Switch 2. He ...
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Nintendo’s next generation is off to a great start
In Nintendo’s case, its inclusion was never a sure thing. While bestselling hardware like the Wii and DS were able to play ...
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The Nintendo Alarmo Clock's Future Might Rely in Part on One Potential Feature
The Nintendo Alarmo clock may be one of the company's more interesting peripherals, but its future hinges on a particular ...