Big news for Nintendo fans! At a recent meeting, Nintendo’s President Shuntaro Furukawa dropped a key detail about the new console that’ll eventually replace the Switch. Turns out, your current Nintendo Switch games will work on the new system. Yep, no need to worry about leaving behind all those games you’ve collected over the years.
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…
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Your Nintendo Switch Online Subscription is Safe Too
Not only will your games come with you, but Nintendo Switch Online will work on the new console as well. That means your cloud saves, online multiplayer access, and the retro game library will all carry over when you make the switch (pun intended!). So, if you’re like most fans who enjoy the NES, SNES, and Game Boy classics, you won’t miss a beat.
Why This is Awesome
Backward compatibility isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a big deal! You’ve probably invested a lot in your game library, so knowing those games won’t just gather dust when the new console drops is a huge relief. It makes upgrading way easier and gives you more value for all the money you’ve spent on Switch titles over the years.
What’s Next for Nintendo’s New Console?
Nintendo hasn’t revealed all the details just yet, but they promise more info is coming soon. Everyone’s buzzing about what new features we might see—better graphics, faster processing, or maybe even an upgrade to the Switch’s portable-dockable setup? Whatever it is, we’re ready for it!
So, while we don’t know everything about the next-gen Nintendo console, one thing’s clear: Nintendo’s looking out for players who’ve been along for the ride since the Switch launched. Stay tuned!
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