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Nintendo has reportedly dropped a possible hint at backwards compatibility for its next console | VGC

The company touched on plans for Switch’s successor on…

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Nintendo reportedly touched on its plans for Switch’s successor during a Q&A session on Thursday, which was summarised on Twitter by Japan-based analyst and investment adviser David Gibson.

The company was asked how Switch’s 98 million annual players factor into its plans for its next console. Gibson paraphrased Nintendo’s response, which he suggested may hint at backwards compatibility.

 

[DGrayson]

Not a huge surprise. Looking more and more likely BOTW2 launches with the Switch 2/Pro but will also work on the OG Switch.

 

[Magic Carpet]

3DS cart slot.

 

[GigaBowser]

It sounds like they will just eventually upgrade the Switch and release games on both models until they gradually phase the old model out over several years.

Probably the smartest for them to retain their user base.

 

[Fbh]

Nintendo has usually been pretty good with backwards compatibility of the previous system, assuming the form factor of the new console is similar (which I don't see why it wouldn't be).

 

[ManaByte]

Next-gen Nintendo running on Tegra Orin or Atlan? Probably Orin to keep it profitable at Day 1.

 

[mortal]

Not surprising, expected even.

I doubt Nintendo would simply drop support for the Switch's library after this much success.

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

I should hope so, nowadays it’s expected. They can’t keep getting away with it!

 

[Kabelly]

Please Nintendo. I wanna play Splatoon 3 on better hardware.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Backwards compatible consoles is a significant feature that hasn’t been here in full capacity in decades it’s a testament to console manufacturing, gamers should take aim at them, killing backwards compatible is clear money intent.

 

[yurinka]

98 million annual sounds weird. Couldn't they say the MAUs like everyone else?

Backwards compatible consoles is a significant feature that hasn’t been here in full capacity in decades it’s a testament to console manufacturing, gamers should take aim at them, killing backwards compatible is clear money intent.

How about if the console is technically full BC but not with Switch cards or Switch digital games, but instead they charge you $60 to buy the games again? This time they wouldn't even need an emulator. Even higher profit!

Please Nintendo. I wanna play Splatoon 3 on better hardware.

I'd bet:
2023: Super Nintendo Switch gets announced
2024: Super Nintendo Switch gets released
2025: Switch gets discontinued