Nintendo Switch 2 Rumored to Have Digital and Physical Backward Compatibility, According to Insider Sources
Nintendo fans around the world are eagerly awaiting news about the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, and recent reports suggest that the new hardware will feature both digital and physical backward compatibility. While this information should be taken with a grain of salt, it comes from a usually reliable source, ‘Necro’ Felipe Lima, from Portuguese outlet Universo Nintendo, who cites Nintendo content creator and journalist PH Brazil as the origin of this exciting news.
PH Brazil is known for his accurate predictions and insider information about Nintendo’s movements in the past. In his recent podcast on Spotify, he revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be compatible with current Switch cartridges as well as the digital library. Furthermore, this feature is said to have been made available to developers, allowing them to enhance Switch games on the upcoming hardware.
Backing up these claims is another insider known as ‘NateTheHate’ on the ResetEra forums. NateTheHate confirmed that testing for the backward compatibility feature is currently underway. However, the extent to which games will be enhanced on the Switch 2 remains unknown at this time.
If these rumors turn out to be true, Nintendo fans will undoubtedly rejoice at the news that their current Switch games will continue to work on the new platform. This level of compatibility has been rare in previous Nintendo hardware releases, making it a highly anticipated feature for many gamers.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about the possibility of the new Switch being compatible with current games. Last year, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser hinted at backward compatibility when discussing the company’s goal of minimizing sales dips between console cycles. While he didn’t reveal any specific features of a new platform, he mentioned that the Nintendo Account would serve as a strong basis for communication during the transition.
Despite the lack of an official announcement from Nintendo regarding a Switch successor, rumors suggest that a reveal is highly likely to happen next month. Additionally, earlier this year, reports indicated that the Switch 2 is expected to be released in 2024.
As we eagerly await more information from Nintendo, it’s important to approach these rumors with caution. However, if the Nintendo Switch 2 does indeed offer digital and physical backward compatibility, it would be a game-changer for the gaming community. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to follow this exciting story.