Image: NintendoWrapping up the Switch 2 teaser trailer, Nintendo provided more clarification on the new console's backwards compatibility, namely confirming that it will be able to play both physical and digital 'Switch 1' games.Showing an image of Super Mario Bros. Wonder playing on both the old and new handhelds, Nintendo confirmed that the new console "Plays Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, as well as Nintendo Switch games".This, it quickly clarified, includes "both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games".Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube792kWatch on YouTube However, it seems that this might come with a catch, as the accompanying line reads:Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.Details will be shared on the Nintendo website at a later date.Image: NintendoAdmittedly, we'd imagine that the "Certain Nintendo Switch games" in question are likely just LABO products, but who knows! Wait for those elusive website details, we guess.Still not all the information on backwards compatibility, then, but certainly a better idea than the somewhat cryptic tweet that Nintendo revealed last November. It's looking good!The wait is over!Switch InspectionAre you pleased to hear Switch 2 will support physical and digital backwards compatibility? Let us know in the comments.See AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Asks Wii U Owners To Refrain From Using "Unauthorised" Online ServicesUpdate: Pretendo respondsNintendo Breaks Silence On 'Switch 2' Image And Video LeaksThe "official" announcement will take place this fiscal yearRumour: 'Switch 2' Will Reportedly Be Officially Revealed This ThursdayThough software won't be the focusIs This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?Update: Genki had a visit from Nintendo's lawyers, it's claimed
