Nintendo Confirms Backward Compatibility for Nintendo Switch Successor – Existing Games Will Work on New Console
Nintendo has officially announced that its upcoming Nintendo Switch successor will support backward compatibility, allowing fans to play existing Nintendo Switch games on the new device. Nintendo shared this update via its official X account on November 6, following its business strategy briefing.
The new console will also support Nintendo Switch Online, ensuring continuity for online services and benefits. Nintendo promises to share more detailed information about the new console’s compatibility features soon.
This is Furukawa. At today's Corporate Management Policy Briefing, we announced that Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the successor to Nintendo Switch as well. Further information about…
— 任天堂株式会社（企業広報・IR） (@NintendoCoLtd) November 6, 2024
Source : ORICON NEWS
Related News
Nintendo Launches "Nintendo Music" App: Classic Tunes from Famicom to Switch with Unique Features
On October 31, Nintendo launched Nintendo Music, a new smartphone app offering access to its iconic game so...
Kirby Graces the Cover of anan with Exclusive Stickers – Special Edition Available October 16
It has been revealed that Kirby and Waddle Dee from the popular game series Kirby will grace the cover of t...
Pokémon & Nintendo Sue Pocketpair Over 'Palworld' for Alleged Patent Infringements
On the 19th, Pokémon and Nintendo announced on their official website that they have filed a lawsuit agains...
[Pokémon Japanese Crafts] Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition: Venusaur, Shaymin, and Jolteon Artworks Unveiled for Tokyo Event
The Azabudai Hills Gallery will host the "Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition—Discovering Beauty and Technique" fro...
![[Pokémon Japanese Crafts] Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition: Venusaur, Shaymin, and Jolteon Artworks Unveiled for Tokyo Event](/upimg/thumb/1000/1641/img280/6150884ccb09a6a915ea13599c89ad6e.jpg)
[Nintendo] Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp to End Service on November 29 After 7 Years of History
The game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will officially end its service on November 29, 2024, as announced on...
![[Nintendo] Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp to End Service on November 29 After 7 Years of History](/upimg/thumb/1000/1502/img280/03c6fa3f94d7f770b0ba135cada9a718.jpg)
New "Super Mario" Animated Movie to be Released on April 24, 2026, with Shigeru Miyamoto as Co-Producer
The new "Super Mario" animated movie, co-produced by Illumination and Nintendo, is set to be released on Ap...
