Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility is Great, But There's Still One Concern
The Switch 2 has plenty of potential, but certain important aspects of the console have yet to be revealed, and could be very important.
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 Switch 2 Is Backward Compatible, But There's a Catch
Nintendo finally reveals the Switch 2, offering details on how the console’s backward compatibility works, though it comes with a catch.
Will the Switch 2 be backwards compatible?
After the massive success of the Switch, will all the amazing games you own be playable on the Switch 2? Let's see if the Switch 2 is backwards compatible.
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.
Nintendo: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility Feature Is The "Best Direction" For Consumers
This week during the Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo reconfirmed backwards compatibility with the original system. If you're curious to know the reasoning behind this feature, Game File's Stephen Totilo got a response from a Nintendo representative - explaining how it was simply the "best direction" when the Switch was already played by "many consumers".
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Changing How Joy-Cons Work
Nintendo recently revealed the Nintendo Switch 2. We're still waiting on details such as specifications, pricing, and availability, but we do know how it looks. One more detail has now been made public: a new mechanism for detaching the Joy-Con controllers.
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Why did Nintendo make Switch 2 backwards compatible? ‘It’s the best direction for consumers’
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Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility - How Does It Work?
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Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained: What has Nintendo said?
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