Nintendo hasn’t announced its Switch successor yet, but we do know one thing for sure: it will be able to play current Switch games and have carryover for your Nintendo Switch Online services and account. The news was announced during Nintendo’s midyear policy briefing, with further information promised “at a later date.”

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

"At today's Corporate Management Policy Briefing, we announced that Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch," Nintendo posted in a social media update attributed to company president Shintaro Furukawa. "Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the successor to Nintendo Switch as well."

Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 will play games made for the original console. Even though the company still hasn’t officially announced the device, it’s been dropping hints about what the successor to the Switch will have to offer for nearly a year now.

According to an earlier leak, the Switch 2 reportedly has a card slot. However, the message doesn’t confirm the new Switch will be able to play physical Switch games. The message from Nintendo says, “Further information about the successor to Nintendo Switch, including its compatibility with Nintendo Switch, will be announced at a later date.”

Level up your gifting with these fan favorites from the legacy gaming brand — on sale for as low as $24 on Amazon.

Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and more will be $20 off at retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart once the sale commences. Additionally, Switch accessories like Joy-Con controllers and Nintendo’s Pro Controller will also be $20 off,

Nintendo has launched three impressive Nintendo Switch offers ahead of Black Friday, offering up to £67 off games consoles, Animal Crossing, Nintendo Sports and more.

In a bid to generate hype for the year's most brand-safe holiday, Nintendo has given us a teaser for what to expect on Black Friday. Select games and accessories await, all at a reasonable discount. Everything here seems to revolve around a "$20 or more off" sort of message,