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Nintendo says Switch 2 backwards compatibility exists because it's "the best direction" for consumers

The Switch 2 will be able to play physical and digital Switch 1 games

GamesRadar · Jan 20, 2025

Nintendo will likely avoid the Wii U naming fiasco with the Nintendo Switch 2, suggest analysts

Analysts say that 'Nintendo Switch 2' is actually a great name.

TechRadar · Jan 20, 2025

‘Inside I was doing the Mario jump’ – how one artist became a key player in Nintendo’s story

Takaya Imamura worked at Nintendo for 32 years before leaving to create his own game, Omega Six. He shares anecdotes from those pivotal years at the creative giant

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 could be more like the Wii U than you realize, and I'd say that's a good thing

Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 could embrace Wii U and 3DS games using its new top USB-C port to provide dual-screen functionality.

GamesRadar · Jan 19, 2025

The Switch 2 could be the greatest console ever, thanks to one key detail

The Switch 2 will have one absolutely titanic advantage up its sleeve when it arrives, and I can't wait to get into it.

T3 · Jan 19, 2025

Veteran analyst expects Switch 2 to be "a massive success," but doesn't see it matching the "outlier" that was the Switch 1: "It could happen, but it's not likely"

Lightning doesn't strike twice

GamesRadar · Jan 18, 2025

Switch 2 accessories appear online, revealing new Mario Kart racing wheels

Video game accessory maker Nacon has revealed its line of Switch 2 accessories, including new racing wheels designed for the console's revamped Joy-Cons.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 18, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatability was "almost unavoidable" because players have a total catalogue of 1billion+ games they still want to play

That's a lot of games

GamesRadar · Jan 18, 2025

I’m hyped for the Nintendo Switch 2’s rumored mouse sensor, even though I’ll probably never use it

Gimmick or not, the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse sensor keeps the new console out of an iterative spiral.

GamesRadar · Jan 18, 2025

23 years later, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set to revitalize the bounty hunter on Switch, just as the original did on GameCube

Big in 2025 | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond sets galaxy-sized expectations with returning abilities, a returning antagonist, and a brand new adventure

GamesRadar · Jan 18, 2025