The Nintendo Switch 2 It is finally official, after an countless amount of rumors and leaks. There is still a lot to know about the new console, considering that the Japanese manufacturer only delivered an initial glance through a trailer. What the company confirmed was Retrocompatibility with the original switch gamesalthough there are also bad news: It won’t work with everyone.
At the end of the presentation progress, Nintendo indicated that Switch 2 users can enjoy exclusive releases for the new model and, at the same time, play both physical and digital titles of their predecessor. But the notice was accompanied by an asterisk and its corresponding clarification.
In this regard, it was explained that «certain switch games» They could not be 100 % compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 o, in the worst case, not even be supported. The company did not provide more details about it, although it did promise to share more information on the topic on its website later.
It is not yet known what are the switch games not compatible with their successor. However, the first indications suggest that they could be those that depend on characteristics of the hardware of the console that was launched in 2017 and that are no longer present in the new version.
Some switch games will not work at the Nintendo Switch 2
As we indicated at the beginning, much remains to be known about the Nintendo Switch 2. The Japanese firm has organized an event that will be held April 2 and where we will have greater details about hardware, software and availability of the brand new device.
What today’s announcement has made it clear is that Nintendo Switch 2 has a larger screen, although its size has not yet been confirmed. Logically, the Joy-Con have also grown in dimensions, but their other great novelty is the adoption of a magnetic coupling system that dispenses with the rails of the previous model.
One of the unknowns that persists is whether Nintendo has endowed the switch 2 of a infrared movement chamber. This component, which was part of the first generation of the console and was located in the lower part of the Joy-with right, is crucial for some games. So if it is not in the new version, it could affect the titles in question.
Nor has it been commented if Nintendo plans to update its line Labowhich allows you to create cardboard figures to adapt them to the console and perform different activities, to the Switch 2. It would not be uncommon for the company further.
The Switch 2 will be the protagonist of a Nintendo Direct event that will be held on April 2 at the time to be confirmed. In addition, the Asians will show the console in several cities in the world, including Madrid, On a tour that will run from April 4 to May 11.
