- Nintendo says backwards compatibility on Nintendo Switch 2 was the “best decision” for all consumers
- The company had current Switch owners in mind with the purchased software
- Switch 2 will allow users to play physical and digital Switch games
Nintendo has said that Nintendo Switch 2’s backward compatibility was the “best decision” for all consumers.
Along with the long-awaited announcement of the console last week, it was finally confirmed, after a series of leaks, that the Switch successor will feature backwards compatibility, allowing users to play games from their Switch library on the new console.
In a new statement to GameFile following the hardware reveal, Nintendo explained that the decision was made with current Switch owners and those who already have a library of Switch games in mind.
“Many consumers play Nintendo Switch and we decided that the best direction to go would be for consumers to be able to play their already purchased Nintendo Switch software on the successor to Nintendo Switch,” Nintendo said.
“As a result of that thinking, Nintendo Switch 2 plays exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 games, as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games.”
Although the upcoming handheld was confirmed to play Switch 2 exclusive games as well as Nintendo Switch games, Nintendo noted in the reveal trailer that some Switch games “may not be compatible or fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2” .
These games, however, have not been shared at this time and the company has not yet announced any Switch 2 exclusive titles.
A Nintendo Direct showcase has been confirmed to take place on April 2, 2025, which will hopefully give us a deeper look at the console’s software in action.
