Issues with Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility for Some Original Switch Games
By
Paulo Kawanishi
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Switch 2 backwards compatibility is discussed, highlighting issues with some original Switch games not working on Switch 2. The article explains the launch lineup of Switch 2 and the reliance on original Switch games for playability.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSwitch 2 arrived June 5 with the new Mario Kart World.
You may lean on your original Switch backlog for things to play.
Below, we’ll explain how backwards compatibility works on Switch 2.
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