Nintendo, The Switch 2 and backwards compatibility

Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility is ‘the best direction to take’ for players, Nintendo says
Nintendo has said that the backwards compatibility of the Nintendo Switch 2 was the “best decision” for all consumers. "As a result of that thinking, Nintendo Switch 2 plays Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games."
The Nintendo Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility is Great, But It's Not the Console's Primary Concern
The Switch 2 has plenty of potential, but certain important aspects of the console have yet to be revealed, and could be very important.
Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility explained
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be widely compatible with original Nintendo Switch games, but not fully. In a reveal trailer originally published to the Nintendo UK YouTube page today, the system was revealed to run physical game carts from the original device. However, some fine print has us pausing.
Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility confirmed but not every game makes the cut
Find out what's in store for Nintendo Switch 2 and its potential backwards compatibility with previous Switch titles.
Nintendo Switch 2 Is Backward Compatible, But There's a Catch
Nintendo finally reveals the Switch 2, offering details on how the console’s backward compatibility works, though it comes with a catch.
Nintendo says Switch 2 backwards compatibility exists because it's "the best direction" for consumers
Even before Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 in all its glory, one of the few confirmed things we knew was that it'd be backwards compatible with existing Switch games, and the company has now stated that this decision was made since it was "the best direction" for consumers.
Why did Nintendo make Switch 2 backwards compatible? ‘It’s the best direction for consumers’
In its announce trailer showing Switch 2 for the first time published this week, Nintendo reiterated that Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with existing Switch games, with the caveat that not every game will be fully playable on its new console.
Expect plenty of Xbox games on Nintendo Switch 2
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer made it clear that Xbox plans to bring games to the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches later this year.
Nintendo Switch 2 may be getting more Xbox titles as Phil Spencer is "really looking forward to supporting them with the games that we have"
The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced recently, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he congratulated the company's president following the reveal. Speaking on GamerTagRadio, Spencer says he exchanged some emails with Shuntaro Furukawa and "gave him a big congrats and said my old eyes appreciate the larger screen.
Switch 2 will get Xbox games, too
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says he’s “really looking forward to supporting” Nintendo with the company’s Xbox games, a strong indication that more previously exclusive titles from Xbox Game Studios are bound for Nintendo Switch 2.
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Nintendo: Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility Feature Is The "Best Direction" For Consumers
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The future is here: Nintendo’s big plans for Switch 2
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