Nintendo's Next Console to Support Switch Games, Launching Soon
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Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming Switch 2 console will be backward-compatible with Nintendo Switch games, as announced by President Shuntaro Furukawa. The new console will also support Nintendo Switch Online, but compatibility with Joy-Con controllers and other hardware accessories remains unconfirmed. This announcement was made during Nintendo's Corporate Management Policy Briefing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Nintendo Account system for over 100 million users. While backward compatibility is crucial for the Switch 2's success, further details will be revealed later.
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- Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console The Associated Press
- Nintendo Switch software to be playable on successor device Reuters
- Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Announcement Is Less Than Five Months Away GameSpot
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