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.

Nintendo's early morning announcement gives us a sneak peek at the Switch 2. Here's what it confirmed, plus the rumors still swirling around the new console.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly be backwards compatible with most Nintendo Switch 1 games, save for a certain few games players can expect.

For nearly eight years, the Nintendo Switch has found a huge foothold in the gaming world, coming dangerously close to having sold 150 million lifetime units at the time of writing. But eight years is a long time for a video game console to be on the market. Naturally, there will be a new one, and we think we'll find out about it soon.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially revealed. After months of reports and speculation, the Japanese gaming giant has unveiled its next console, which is slated to hit shelves later this year. In the first-look trailer uploaded to Nintendo’s YouTube channel,

Nintendo has officially confirmed the development of the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a significant evolution in its popular gaming console lineup. Scheduled for release later this year, the exact launch date remains unannounced,