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Some original Switch games will run better on Switch 2; some won’t run at all

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Nintendo Switch 2 will support backward compatibility for older Nintendo Switch games.

Some Switch games will get " Switch 2 Editions " that add new features and support higher resolutions.

A dozen first -party games will benefit from free Switch 2 updates.

Compatibility testing is ongoing for some games that won't run on the Switch 2 .

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formal

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English

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medium-lived

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