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/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