The Nintendo Switch 2 will be Nintendo’s next big bet. This must maintain the successful essence of its predecessor, but with new features to win over new users. The latest information comes from content creator PH Brazil on the Controle News podcast X.
The source reveals that the Nintendo Switch 2 will allow users to enjoy their current Switch games in both physical and digital formats. This backwards compatibility feature ensures that the transition to the new machine is simple. And of course, it opens doors for possible improvements to existing games.
Rumors via Universo Nintendo:- Switch 2 is gonna have backwards compatibility with OG Switch titles- Both for physical and digital games – Devs can enhance their Switch 1 games to take advantage of the added processing power- Reiterates a Direct is coming next week, and the…
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Specific details about improvements to current games are still scarce. But speculation surrounding the topic leaves the idea that we can expect improved performance and graphical upgrades to take advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s more powerful hardware.
Developers should now have access to these new features, which means that Nintendo is preparing the ground for a transition that enhances new titles and the vast existing catalog. The focus on backwards compatibility reflects Nintendo’s smart strategy to maintain its loyal fan base and attract new users.
Nintendo executive has talked about backwards compatibility in the past
This decision promises to minimize the impact of the transition between consoles. This is, in fact, an objective that the company had already expressed through the words of Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America.
Nintendo has not yet made official announcements about the Switch 2. But various rumors suggest that the launch is very soon. The expectation is that the console will be launched later this year, just in time to be a new sales success before the next Christmas season.
It now remains to wait for official information about the long-awaited Nintendo console which, as usual, will be sold in Portugal.