This week during the Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo reconfirmed backwards compatibility with the original system. If you're curious to know the reasoning behind this feature, Game File's Stephen Totilo got a response from a Nintendo representative - explaining how it was simply the "best direction" when the Switch was already played by "many consumers".

The Nintendo Switch 2 is backwards compatible with previous generation games - here's everything you need to know.

T he Switch 2 will be able backward compatible, Nintendo confirmed in its official reveal of the console. The company kept specifics close to the chest, but confirmed that the con

Nintendo announced plans to release the Switch 2, the successor to its hit console, in 2025. Mike Fant. More Videos

The announcement did not provide many details on the console or a specific release date. The company claims more information about the system will be available during the companys

Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Details will be shared on the Nintendo website at a later date.

In a sparse teaser, Nintendo announced the Switch 2, its first major console release since the original Switch released in 2017 to huge sales.

After months of speculation, Nintendo finally confirmed the Switch 2 this week with a teaser video that featured a hardware sneak peek. We got a brief glimpse at the next Mario Kart, but details about launch titles aren't expected until later this year.