Don’t expect these games to be backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
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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".
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.
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 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.
3 Hidden Reveals From The Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer
Is Mario Kart 9 doubling its player count to 24? That and more observations from Nintendo's official Switch 2 trailer.
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 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 Reveals Switch 2: It's Bigger and Features Backward Compatibility
Nintendo drops a teaser video with a first look but few specs. Expect more details on April 2, after which the company will host in-person demo events in the US.
This Nintendo Switch 2 Feature Could Be a Game Changer
Nintendo's reveal of the Switch 2 showed off a few interesting changes coming to the new console -- from its bigger screen to the backward compatibility of games. In this video reveal, there was one notable feature that could be a revolutionary change for Nintendo's ecosystem, though.
Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
Wrapping up the Switch 2 teaser trailer, Nintendo provided more clarification on the new console's backwards compatibility, namely confirming that it will be able to play both physical and digital 'Switch 1' games.
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NAB Publishes Long-Awaited Future of TV Initiative Report
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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
After years of speculation, and constant leaks in recent months, Nintendo has finally revealed the successor to the Nintendo ...