Backward compatibility
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In telecommunications and computing, backward compatibility is a property of an operating system, software, real-world product, or technology that allows for interoperability with an older legacy syst
The original Wii model with the GameCube controller, memory card and game disc, showing backward compatibility with its predecessor
Nintendo Switch 2
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is a video game console developed by Nintendo and released in most regions on June 5, 2025. Like the original Nintendo Switch, it can be used as a handheld, as a tablet, or conne
Backward compatibility
…believe to be an important shift in console makers' strategies. The current generation of consoles such as the PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 also support this feature as well. The monetary costs of supporting old software is considered to be a large drawback to the usage of backward…
A promotional display of the Switch 2 in April 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 HOME Menu
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