Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility is Great

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.
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatible? Here's what we know
The simple answer is yes. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with most Nintendo Switch games. That includes both the digital and physical versions of those games. More details on which games will be playable on the Switch 2 will be made available by Nintendo later on.
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.
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.
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'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".
Switch 2 Could Bring Gaming Consoles’ Reckoning
Nintendo Switch surpassed 146 million lifetime sales at the end of September 2023 and remains the No. 3 console by that metric, behind its 2004 Nintendo DS handheld predecessor an
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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