Nintendo's next gaming console is bringing something special to the table. In a recent announcement, they revealed that their upcoming Switch successor will be compatible with existing Switch games. This means players won't have to toss out their old games when they upgrade.

Backward compatibility isn't a new idea, but it's a big deal for Nintendo fans. The Wii U was backward compatible, but it still flopped. This time, Nintendo's doing things differently. They're hoping to make the transition smoother for both gamers and the industry.

In the past, when Nintendo launched a new console, they'd start fresh. Your old games would be left behind on the old system. This is why classic games like Super Mario Bros. 3 can be bought over and over again. With backward compatibility, you won't have to rebuy your favorite games or keep an old console around just to play them.

The Switch has an amazing library of games. It's Nintendo's second best-selling hardware, but it's sold more games than any other Nintendo platform. Over 1. 3 billion games have been sold, and the Switch has become the platform where most Nintendo games are played.

By making the new console backward compatible, Nintendo is giving existing Switch owners more value for their games. New players get a massive library to explore right away. It's a win-win for everyone.

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