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Nintendo Confirms Backwards Compatibility for Upcoming Switch 2 Console

Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming console, tentatively known as the Switch 2, will feature backwards compatibility. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa revealed during a corporate governance policy briefing that Switch games will be playable on the new console. This move promises an important step towards preserving the current console’s catalog and ensuring a smooth transition for gamers.

Nintendo Confirms Backwards Compatibility

In addition to software backwards compatibility, it was also confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Online service will be available on the new console. Offering online multiplayer, cloud saves, and access to classic games, this service will remain a key part of the experience on the next generation of hardware.

The announcement underscores Nintendo’s commitment to maintaining the value of its current ecosystem as it moves into the future. By ensuring that Switch games and services are compatible with the new console, the company is looking to reinforce the loyalty of its user base and facilitate adoption of the new system.

More details about Switch 2, including its full functionality and additional features, will be revealed at a later date. In the meantime, fans can look forward to unprecedented continuity across their library of games and services with Nintendo’s next console.

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