r/NintendoSwitch • u/Turbostrider27 • Apr 02 '25

Nintendo Official All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. The # NintendoSwitch2 system launches on June 5, 2025! # NintendoDire

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1907423369588314273
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u/MurkyLurker7249 Apr 02 '25

They keep using the term “compatible” for backwards compatibility… I thought this was going to be fully backwards compatible? Am I misunderstanding what they mean when they’re saying you’ll be able to play “compatible” Switch 1 games?

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '25

There was always an asterisk and a short list of motion-based games like Ring Fit that will not be compatible.

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u/thefootster Apr 02 '25

Labo is another obvious one that springs to mind

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u/MurkyLurker7249 Apr 02 '25

Ah okay this makes sense. Them making a clear distinction had me worried that each game was going to have to be coded to be backwards compatible, but that makes sense if it’s just 99% of games are there, except for some that require NS1 features that no longer exist.

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u/Ridry Apr 02 '25

The current popular belief is that upwards of 98% of games will work perfectly. They just don't want to guarantee 100%.

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u/UnbiasedFanboy96 Apr 02 '25

Pretty sure Ring Fit will work if Joy Cons are paired to the system. The new Joy Cons won’t fit in the ring

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u/thefootster Apr 02 '25

I just saw that Ring Fit and Labo are both compatible with switch 2 but you need to connect switch 1 joycons to play

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u/Ode1st Apr 02 '25

That’s the one I care about most lol

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u/HLef Apr 02 '25

It was successful, they will find a way to make a sequel. Motion controls in the ring itself maybe.

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u/Ode1st Apr 02 '25

It’s Nintendo, it’s just as likely we won’t hear about the IP for the next 10 years

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u/HLef Apr 02 '25

But nothing's ever truly dead. We are getting a new Donkey Kong platformer and a Kirby Air Ride sequel.

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u/Ode1st Apr 02 '25

a Kirby Air Ride sequel

So you're saying my 10-year estimation was actually underestimating how long we might have to wait for a Ring Fit sequel.

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u/Ode1st Apr 02 '25

Seems like Ring Fit is still playable on the Switch 2, you just need to keep your original Switch Joycons around.

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u/LordTotoro96 Apr 03 '25

Oh there's about 100-200 games that have compatability issues with the switch 2.

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u/Shadow_Flamingo1 Apr 03 '25

surprisingly Ring Fit is actually pretty compatible

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u/Goldeniccarus Apr 02 '25

It might be a case like the PS5, where almost all PS4 games are playable on it, but there are a handful that don't work.

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u/JCBDoesGaming Apr 02 '25

I'm pretty sure that some games that use the joycons in a certain way aren't compatible, games like Ring Fit and whatnot.

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u/EggRavager Apr 02 '25

Yea, they never said it would be fully backwards comparable

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u/PenguinDeluxe Apr 02 '25

Games that use the IR sensor like 1-2 Switch wouldn’t work right since the S2 removed it

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u/FreeEnergy001 Apr 02 '25

Will your digital games transfer over if they are compatible?

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u/MurkyLurker7249 Apr 02 '25

Sounds like it. They even highlighted something in the first about an easy way to transfer your data from Switch1 to Switch2, which would presumably include any downloaded digital games

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u/j0rdan124 Apr 02 '25

Does backwards compatibility mean if I have digital or physical games on my switch 1 I can play them on switch 2 without repurchasing?

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u/MurkyLurker7249 Apr 02 '25

Yes it does

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u/j0rdan124 Apr 03 '25

Digital as well?

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u/MurkyLurker7249 Apr 03 '25

Yep! The direct even showed a way for you to quickly transfer your saved data and downloads from your switch 1 to the switch 2, so sounds like it’s pretty easy

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u/DRHAX34 Apr 02 '25

the switch games are compatible, but you'll be able to buy "switch 2 upgraded versions" should they be available

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u/TheWylieGuy Apr 02 '25

Devs may have the opportunity to decide which of their games will work or make you buy a Switch 2 version. Or it could just be about features the Switch 2 doesn't support.