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Nintendo Confirms Backward Compatibility for Upcoming Console
While the United States was engaged in counting votes to determine the next president, Nintendo’s Japanese Twitter account made a significant announcement regarding its forthcoming console, often referred to as the “Nintendo Switch successor.” This new system is still officially in pre-announcement status.
During a recent Corporate Management Policy Briefing, Nintendo shared via social media that “software from the Nintendo Switch will also be compatible with its successor.” The update was attributed to Shintaro Furukawa, the company’s president. Additionally, it was confirmed that “Nintendo Switch Online will be accessible on this new platform as well.”
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
Future of Gaming with Nintendo’s New Console
The comprehensive policy briefing referenced in their announcement elaborates on how crucial it is for Nintendo’s future strategy to leverage existing user relationships through their accounts. The company emphasized its commitment by stating they aim to maintain connections with over 100 million active users who engage with their current platform annually.
Nintendo further clarified an important point: not only will players have access to games they already own from the original console but they can also explore a wide array of titles released for the original system when considering purchases for this upcoming device.
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