The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, launching on June 5, promises backwards compatibility for thousands of games, ensuring a seamless upgrade for players with existing libraries. While most Nintendo and third-party titles are set to work, popular streaming apps like Hulu and Crunchyroll will not be supported. Despite initial concerns, Nintendo's developers have found innovative solutions to make many games compatible without relying solely on software emulation, which could impact battery performance. Nintendo has yet to clarify if new versions of streaming apps are being developed.
"If we tried to use technology like software emulators, we'd have to run Switch 2 at full capacity, but that would mean the battery wouldn't last so long," Dohta said.
"We weren't so confident at first, but as we tested games one by one, we found out that some issues could be solved by making improvements," said Sasaku.
As of May 27, the vast majority of Nintendo's own games, and its third-party games, will be playable on the Switch 2 - great news for players who have built up a library of Switch games.
What's not making the leap are streaming apps like Crunchyroll and Hulu, as well as the comics reader Inkypen.
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