Nintendo Switch 2 might bring backward compatibility: Why is it so important?

Nintendo launched the handheld gaming console, the Switch in 2017. After that, the gaming brand launched the OLED variant of the Nintendo Switch in 2021. Gaming enthusiasts loved the Nintendo Switch OLED because of its many cool features and the OLED display. For a long time now, rumours of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 have been surfacing on the internet, revealing specifications and features. Just like that, I came across a new rumour today, which is claiming that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support backward compatibility. If this is true then it’s very good news.

A known publication for Nintendo leaks, UniversoNintendo claims the backward compatibility in Nintendo Switch 2 in one of its articles. Along with that, the report also states that some legendary titles from the past are also going to be there. Now if you are thinking what is the backward compatibility? It allows users to play the older games on new-gen consoles. Why is this an important feature? Let me tell you.

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Why should your gaming console have backward compatibility?

Basically, backward compatibility is which allows the latest gaming consoles to run the older games. For example, you can play the GTA: San Andreas on the Nintendo Switch 2 if this leak comes true. Now apart from that, there are some more advantages.

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• First of all, the gameplay of old games is way better. For example, some games were launched with 30fps frame rate support. Even after that, the frame rate used to fluctuate a lot on our old gaming consoles. However, playing the old games on a next-gen gaming console is surely a next-level experience. They consume everything out of them, providing a constant 30fps frame rate and more. You get a proper gameplay with all functions functioning.
• Next, no one really wants to play older games regularly. But having access to play these games whenever you want is something that I adore. I mean what’s the whole point of spending thousands of rupees and you can’t play your childhood games? So backward compatibility also helps you maintain your gaming collection.