Reverse compatibility?Some Switch2 cassettes may be run on the original NNS1 host

2025-04-21 19:17:12|Myriagame |source：minecraft skins

As Nintendo enters the Switch 2 era, many players are worried about the fate of the original Switch console.Given that the Switch2 console plus a single game is priced at nearly US$500 (about RMB 3,600), the equipment change of the entire player group may take a long process.

Thankfully, Nintendo has brought hope to players who are not upgrading their consoles for the time being.New works such as "Fantasy Friends: Dream World" and "Metropolis Prime 4" will ensure that original Switch users can still experience high-quality content before being forced to switch.However, facing the new cassettes with a red shell, many players are curious whether these cassettes can be plugged into the old host to run.After all, the 3DS host used a special card slot design (such as a raised structure) to prevent users from inserting the cassette into the first generation of NDS.

According to the official FAQ (FAQ) of Rune Workshop: Dragon World, some Switch2 cassettes are indeed compatible with the original host.Specifically, the composite cassette that includes both the original Switch game and the Switch2 enhanced version can achieve dual-platform operation.The new cassette is described in the FAQ as "a red 64GB cassette, which contains the original Switch game and upgrade package."This means that a single cassette can store both original game and Switch2 exclusive extensions.

The store page shows that some physical version packaging is clearly marked "Including Switch original game and Switch 2 version upgrade package", confirming that the cassette has built-in dual version content.It is worth noting that the same description appears in the packaging boxes of games such as "Star Kirby: Exploration and Discovery + Star World", implying that this feature may be applicable to all official "Switch2 Enhanced" games.

Although Nintendo has made it clear that Switch 2 is backward compatible with the original game, the topic of upward compatible has not received an official response.

FAQ specifically states that "after inserting the cassette into the Switch or Switch2 host, the system will automatically run the corresponding version."Players do not need to manually install the upgrade patch.Similar to Xbox One, games that were compatible with Xbox 360, are still running old platform games through backward compatibility technology, and the Switch2 mechanism is obviously fundamentally different.When the cassette is plugged into any generation of host, it can automatically identify the hardware model and switch to the corresponding game version, which is an enhanced backward compatibility solution.

Although this feature is only suitable for the original game with the Switch2 upgrade package, and not all Nintendo official ported works will be used, it is still a major benefit for Switch2 consoles and players.

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