Nintendo has officially confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch model will be backward compatible, supporting games from older Switch versions. President Shuntaro Furukawa shared this news during a corporate briefing, revealing that Nintendo Switch Online services will also transition to the new console. Though further details remain under wraps, the new console, set for a March 2025 reveal, has already sparked excitement among long-time fans, ensuring continued access to popular titles and online features.
This announcement arrives amid a slight downturn in Nintendo’s fiscal year performance, with Furukawa acknowledging slower hardware and software sales. However, the current Switch has sold 146 million units and 1.3 billion software units globally, making it Nintendo’s top platform in software sales. With the upcoming model, Nintendo aims to maintain the Switch's legacy by keeping fans connected to their favorite games and online services while bolstering their market performance.