The next Nintendo console will play games from the original Switch--here's everything we know and what questions remain unanswered.

There's good news if you've got a huge Switch library, as the Nintendo Switch 2 will officially be backwards compatible with old games.

Backwards compatibility between the Nintendo Switch 2 and its predecessor has been confirmed.

Nintendo is still planning to announce the Switch 2 by the end of March 2025. This strategic timing aligns with the company’s historical pattern of major console releases during spring seasons. The long-awaited console has been rumored to release at some point next year,

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has explained the decision to make the Switch 2 backward compatible with old software.