Even before Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 in all its glory, one of the few confirmed things we knew was that it'd be backwards compatible with existing Switch games, and the company has now stated that this decision was made since it was "the best direction" for consumers.

Following the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, eight different Nintendo Switch 2 games have been confirmed, with many more rumored.

Nintendo didn't showcase a game lineup with its Switch 2 reveal, so this wishlist represents a fraction of the titles we hope will be available on day one.

Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 could embrace Wii U and 3DS games using its new top USB-C port to provide dual-screen functionality.

Nintendo believes "the best direction" for the Switch 2 is to allow gamers "to play their already purchased Nintendo Switch software on the successor", though added the upcoming console wouldn't fully support every older title.

An analyst has admitted it "won't really matter" how much the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost at launch, because as long as it's not "egregious", it will sell well. Nintendo finally officially revealed the console on January 16,

Nintendo has officially confirmed the much-anticipated Switch 2, generating excitement among gaming enthusiasts worldwide. The new console will be compatible with most existing Nintendo Switch games and will support physical cartridges from its predecessor.

The original Nintendo Switch has sold almost 150 million units, and it was much cheaper than the PS5 or Xbox Series X when it launched, so the same may well be true of the Switch