GAMING • CONSOLES & ECOSYSTEMS • 5 min read
For millions of video game enthusiasts worldwide, the single biggest question hanging over Nintendo's upcoming next-generation console has finally received an official answer. Speaking directly to investors and fans during the Corporate Management Policy Briefing on 6 November 2026, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the successor to the Nintendo Switch will feature backward compatibility with existing Nintendo Switch software. In addition, the company's lucrative subscription service, Nintendo Switch Online, will transfer directly to the new hardware platform without interruption.