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The Nintendo Switch 2 revealed a few hours ago is everything that millions around the globe have been waiting for for more than a year, and it is easy to say the wait was worth it. While the exciting trailer does not reveal more than how we can expect the console to look once it hits the shelves, it does disclose one major feature towards the end that would cause a frown on the faces of Xbox and PlayStation executives.
Towards the end of the ecstatic reveal, the viewer sees Nintendo proudly boasting how the successor to the majorly popular Switch will be backward compatible. This is a rare sight in modern consoles as companies move towards maximizing profits.
Nintendo Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Revealed In Trailer
The above still from the trailer reveals that while there will be up-and-coming titles exclusively available on theNintendo Switch 2console, it will also be able to run both physical and digital copies of games from its predecessor, making it backward compatible.However, the studio also gave notice of how some of the games made available on the first Switch might not be supported or be fully compatible with the upcoming console.
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Those waiting on aNintendo Switch 2 release datewill, unfortunately, have to wait a bit more, as the trailer gives no clue as to when the console will be released, except the fact that it will be released in 2025, a revealing trend that seems common in Japanese studios as the same year-long timeline has also been shared by FromSoftwarefor their upcomingElden Ring: Nightreign.
Nintendo Direct To Soon Reveal More Details On Switch 2
The trailer not only features the design for the new console and a newMario Kartgame but also unveils that a Nintendo Direct will be hosted on 2nd April 2025.You can also get your hands on the brand-new console before it is even released by heading to your nearest Nintendo Experience setup, hosted in parts of North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. The event will allow visitors to have a hands-on experience with the upcoming console, starting in April.
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The Nintendo Switch 2’s commitment to backward compatibility exemplifies the company’s dedication to player-first innovation. By prioritizing accessibility and ensuring continuity, Nintendo has once again set itself apart from its competitors.WhileXboxandPlayStationbattle over teraflops and ray tracing, Nintendo continues to focus on what truly matters: creating joyful and lasting gaming experiences, which is how we know Switch 2 is going to be yet another blazing success.
Aaditya Chugh
Senior Gaming Writer
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At Fandomwire, Aaditya has been covering the world of multiplayer and RPGs in the gaming industry for the last 2 years. He writes on anything AAA, like Elden Ring and Starfield, to Indie hits like Stardew Valley, which even got him a place at the table as one of the official reporters at M. Comic Con 2025. Sony, Xbox, Nintendo, you name it, and he will be here to provide you with whatever you might need to stay in the loop.
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