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Nintendo's new console promises backward compatibility with Switch games

theverge.com — November 6, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

Nintendo's upcoming console will feature backward compatibility, allowing players to access a large library of games from the Switch. This marks a shift from previous consoles, which often required players to start over with each new generation.

The Switch has set a record with over 1.3 billion software sales, making it Nintendo's most successful platform in terms of game sales. The new console's backward compatibility will enhance the value of existing game collections for current Switch owners.

Nintendo is also focusing on creating services that extend beyond individual consoles. This approach aims to unify its gaming ecosystem, following previous efforts to integrate its console and portable game development divisions.

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    Nintendo confirms next console will support Switch games (thurrott.com)
    2h
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  2. [4.1]
    Nintendo confirms backward compatibility for upcoming Switch 2 console (benzinga.com)
    3h
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  3. [4.4]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original games and online service (sea.mashable.com)
    6h
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  4. [3.5]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original Switch games (hypebeast.com)
    6h
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    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original Switch games (hypebeast.com)
    6h
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  6. [3.4]
    Nintendo announces six upcoming Switch games for 2024 and 2025 (gamerant.com)
    7h
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  7. [5.0]
    Nintendo confirms next system will support Switch games (digitaltrends.com)
    8h

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  8. [3.9]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support online accounts but cartridge compatibility remains unclear (gizmodo.com)
    8h
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  9. [4.0]
    Nintendo plans new Switch model as profits decline and movie projects expand (pennlive.com)
    9h
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  10. [4.2]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original Switch games and online service (gamespot.com)
    10h
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  11. [3.8]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support existing games and online services (nintendolife.com)
    11h
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  12. [4.7]
    Nintendo confirms next console will support Switch games and online service (japanese.engadget.com)
    12h
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  13. [4.5]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support existing games (radiotimes.com)
    12h
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  14. [4.3]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original games and online service (me.ign.com)
    12h
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  15. [3.8]
    Nintendo's next console to support current Switch games and online services (news.yahoo.com)
    12h
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    Nintendo shares rise 5.8% after confirming Switch 2 will support existing games (ign.com)
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    Nintendo shares rise 5.8% after confirming Switch 2 will support existing games (me.ign.com)
    12h
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  18. [4.7]
    Nintendo confirms Switch games will be playable on upcoming successor device (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
    13h
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  19. [4.3]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support backwards compatibility boosting investor confidence (gamesradar.com)
    13h
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  20. [4.1]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support existing games but delays reveal plans (metro.co.uk)
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  21. [3.7]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original Switch games and online service (ign.com)
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    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support existing Switch games (tomsguide.com)
    14h
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  23. [3.9]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support existing Switch games (tech.hindustantimes.com)
    14h
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  24. [4.6]
    Nintendo confirms backward compatibility for upcoming console with current Switch games (cnbc.com)
    15h
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  25. [4.5]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support existing games and online service (eurogamer.net)
    15h
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  26. [4.4]
    Nintendo Switch sells 146 million units as new games launch before successor announcement (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
    15h
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  27. [3.8]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support backwards compatibility with existing games (techradar.com)
    15h
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  28. [4.3]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support existing games and online service (gamesradar.com)
    16h
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  29. [4.5]
    Nintendo president confirms backward compatibility for upcoming Switch successor (venturebeat.com)
    17h
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  30. [4.5]
    Nintendo confirms Switch successor will support backwards compatibility with existing games (ndtv.com)
    17h
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  31. [4.1]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original Switch games and online service (nordic.ign.com)
    17h
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    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support original Switch games and online service (in.ign.com)
    17h
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  33. [4.9]
    Nintendo confirms backwards compatibility for upcoming Switch successor (engadget.com)
    19h
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  34. [4.2]
    Nintendo confirms backwards compatibility for Switch successor (techraptor.net)
    19h
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  35. [5.0]
    Nintendo confirms new Switch will support existing game library (indianexpress.com)
    21h

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  36. [4.3]
    Nintendo president assures strong Switch sales continue as successor is in development (independent.co.uk)
    21h
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  37. [4.2]
    Nintendo president sees continued Switch success despite upcoming console (hindustantimes.com)
    21h
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  38. [3.9]
    Nintendo lowers sales and profit forecasts for fiscal year (nippon.com)
    21h
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  39. [4.7]
    Nintendo confirms Switch successor will support existing games and online service (theverge.com)
    22h
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  40. [4.5]
    Nintendo Switch 2 to support backward compatibility with existing Switch games (polygon.com)
    22h
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  41. [4.4]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 will support backwards compatibility with existing games (nintendolife.com)
    22h
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  42. [3.9]
    Nintendo reports 60% profit drop as Switch sales decline (globalnews.ca)
    1d 3h
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  43. [4.4]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 announcement expected by March 2025 (tomsguide.com)
    1d 5h
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  44. [3.8]
    Nintendo stock drops as Switch sales decline in fiscal 2025 (fool.com)
    1d 6h
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  45. [3.4]
    Nintendo plans to announce Switch successor by March 2025 (arynews.tv)
    1d 6h
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  46. [4.3]
    Nintendo unlikely to reveal Switch 2 before 2025, analyst says (eurogamer.net)
    1d 7h
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  47. [4.2]
    Nintendo confirms no change to Switch 2 announcement timeline despite sales drop (polygon.com)
    1d 10h
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  48. [4.1]
    Nintendo lowers Switch sales forecast as new model approaches (japanese.engadget.com)
    1d 10h
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  49. [4.7]
    Nintendo confirms plans to announce next console before April 2025 (videogameschronicle.com)
    1d 12h
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  50. [3.7]
    Nintendo profits drop 60% as global Switch sales decline (standard.co.uk)
    1d 12h
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  51. [4.5]
    Nintendo confirms Switch 2 announcement planned by March 2025 (eurogamer.net)
    1d 13h
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    Nintendo lowers Switch sales forecast as new hardware announcement looms (eurogamer.net)
    1d 13h
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    Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast as anticipation for Switch 2 grows (ign.com)
    1d 13h
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    Nintendo reports 60% profit drop as Switch sales decline (euronews.com)
    1d 13h
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    Analysts expect Nintendo Switch 2 announcement unlikely before late 2024 (ign.com)
    1d 13h
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  56. [4.5]
    Nintendo confirms plans to announce Switch 2 by March 2025 (nintendolife.com)
    1d 14h
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    Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast as anticipation grows for Switch 2 (in.ign.com)
    1d 14h
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    Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast as anticipation grows for Switch 2 (pk.ign.com)
    1d 14h
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    Analysts expect Nintendo Switch 2 announcement unlikely before late 2024 (in.ign.com)
    1d 14h
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    Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast as anticipation grows for Switch 2 (nordic.ign.com)
    1d 14h
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    Nintendo cuts Switch sales forecast as anticipation grows for Switch 2 (sea.ign.com)
    1d 14h
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    Analysts expect Nintendo Switch 2 announcement unlikely before 2025 (sea.ign.com)
    1d 14h
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    Analysts expect Nintendo Switch 2 announcement unlikely before 2025 (nordic.ign.com)
    1d 14h
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    Nintendo confirms release windows for major Switch titles in financial report (nintendolife.com)
    1d 15h
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    Nintendo reports 60% profit drop as Switch sales decline (abcnews.go.com)
    1d 16h
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    Nintendo cuts hardware sales forecast as Switch sales decline sharply (nintendolife.com)
    1d 16h
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  67. [3.7]
    Nintendo reports sharp profit decline as Switch sales fall 30% (hindustantimes.com)
    1d 16h
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  68. [4.3]
    Nintendo lowers Switch sales forecast to 12.5 million as demand declines (cnbc.com)
    1d 18h
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