You won't have to worry about repurchasing your Nintendo favorites when the Switch’s successor finally arrives. In its earnings report, Nintendo said its next console will have backwards compatibility and be able to run games made for the Switch.

While the announcement of the Switch 2 is still a way off, Furukawa previously said the rumored console would not be released until the next fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2025. This timeline suggests careful planning to ensure optimal market conditions and production capabilities.

Nintendo's upcoming console successor to the Switch is generating excitement, here’s everything we know so far. (Unsplash) The gaming world is buzzing with anticipation as the successor to the Nintendo Switch edges closer to reality.

While the Switch 2 may be backwards compatible, Nintendo would not confirm whether we'll still be able to use our old cartridges.

Nintendo Switch owners need not worry about the next console, as it will be backwards compatible with the current console

There's good news if you've got a huge Switch library, as the Nintendo Switch 2 will officially be backwards compatible with old games.

The next Nintendo console, dubbed "Switch 2" will feature backwards compatibility with Switch games confirms Nintendo's president.

In a corporate briefing, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will be backward compatible with games made for the original Switch.

Nintendo’s upcoming console will support Switch games and accounts, ensuring a seamless transition for players. Learn how this strategy reflects Nintendo’s commitment to continuity and gaming history preservation.

No fewer than 36 Wii U games are poised to make history once Nintendo finally releases its much-anticipated successor to the Switch.

Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming successor to the Switch will be backwards compatible with the original console, which is great news for existing owners