Don’t expect these games to be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
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The Nintendo Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility is Great, But It's Not the Console's Primary 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 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.
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.
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.
Where can I buy the Nintendo Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to arrive with upgraded features, like an overall bigger size with a larger LCD touchscreen, Joy-Con controllers, and a kickstand. It will be backward compatible so current Nintendo Switch 1 owners can play most of their own games when they upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 could be more like the Wii U than you realize, and I'd say that's a good thing
Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 could embrace Wii U and 3DS games using its new top USB-C port to provide dual-screen functionality.
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 thoughts on the ‘best direction’ for the Switch 2
Nintendo believes "the best direction" for the Switch 2 is to allow gamers "to play their already purchased Nintendo Switch software on the successor", though added the upcoming console wouldn't fully support every older title.
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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 ...
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Is the Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatible? Here's what we know
That question is this: Will it be backwards compatible? Folks want to know if the Nintendo Switch 2 will be able to play the old Nintendo Switch games that we’ve been playing for most of the ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 will be backward-compatible with Switch games
The Switch 2 will be able backward compatible, Nintendo confirmed in its official reveal of the console. The company kept specifics close to the chest, but confirmed that the console will play ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility - How Does It Work?
With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally revealed, Nintendo doubled down on its promise that the new console will be backward compatible with its predecessor. In the Jan. 16 reveal trailer ...
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 ...