Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have had players anticipating the rightful successor to the handheld platform’s legacy for quite some time now. Rumors for the Switch 2 have been at an all-time high, with leaked design ideas and system specs. However, new information suggests that the next console is testing out some key features that make it stand out.
One of the leaks states that the Switch 2 is now being tested for backward compatibility, giving the system a boost that covers a generational gap that would have otherwise bothered fans of the Switch and made existing games for the new system obsolete.
The Switch 2 leaks suggest backward compatibility as a key feature
Modern consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X make an attempt at running games from older generations with high fidelity and frame rates. However, Nintendo games often fall into a tricky place where games can sometimes be locked to a specific console for every generation. However, this may just change going forward, as leaks from Resetera suggest that the console is currently being tested for backward compatibility.
While the leak suggests this new direction makers of Mario are taking, it doesn’t really pay heed to the extent to which games would run on the new platform. Purely in the context of quality standards like refresh rates, frames, and so on. Furthermore, the disc vs cloud debate can be a possible conversation here too, since true compatibility would have to ensure older discs run on the new console instead of it going purely digital.
The console feels more impressive with each leak
As the leaks surface, and information becomes more than just speculation, it seems that the Switch successor is well on its way to truly make a difference in the industry. From the clever new design to specs that may compete with Steam Deck in a healthy way, Nintendo’s next handheld console
The latest leak nudges at a long-awaited feature that Nintendo fans will not only like, but also celebrate. Backward compatibility works wonders for a console generation, given how the previous one already has many great titles to experience. In the case of Switch, the library has an insane amount of games that have been appreciated by both; the community as well as players who haven’t necessarily owned a Switch before.
If the leaks are true, this will make for a great attraction for gamers who want to invest in a Switch without worrying if they’ll able be play older games or not. However, we will have to wait until we hear anything official.
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