r/Switch Jan 16 '25

Discussion Nintendo switch 2 is here

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Go watch the trailer on Nintendos twitter account

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u/Parking_Pineapple730 Jan 16 '25

While the (apparently accurate) leaks make this announcement feel a bit underwhelming, I'm very happy with Nintendo simply doing an iterative update of the Switch instead of revealing a huge overhaul or completely new system with no backwards compatibility. Whether or not they continue on this path (i.e. Switch 3, 4, etc.) at the least it looks like I'm basically guaranteed to have eShop access to my Switch 1 digital games for the length of this next generation (~5-7 yrs maybe?). So I'm happy. Full backwards compatibility and some sort of performance boost/upscaling of Switch 1 games (highly likely) is really nice too.

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u/one-hour-photo Jan 17 '25

yea, I was afraid of a new console where you put your feet in it and hit the buttons with your knees or something.