Nintendo's Switch 2: Backward Compatibility and Third-Party Support Unveiled
TL;DR
Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming Switch 2 console will support backward compatibility, allowing users to play original Switch games on the new device. This announcement, made via Nintendo's Japanese Twitter account and attributed to company president Shintaro Furukawa, also stated that Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the new console. The company emphasized the importance of maintaining the relationship with its over 100 million annual users by ensuring a smooth transition to the new system, which will offer a broad selection of titles from the original Switch.
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