Nothing kills a gamer's interest in a new console faster than the lack of backwards compatibility. So when I hear whispers that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have a version that is not backwards compatible, you can bet I'm in no rush to part with my hard-earned money - and this likely rings true of many other players.
In the latest XboxEra podcast episode, co-host Nick "Shpeshal Nick" Baker revealed that according to his source, Nintendo's upcoming console will be taking a page out of the PlayStation 3 playbook. In essence, there will be two versions: one with backwards compatibility and one without.
The assumption is that the pricier model, which boasts backwards compatibility, will come equipped with a cartridge slot, while the more budget-friendly variant will be a digital-only version. Furthermore, the digital-only version will offer no compatibility with Nintendo Switch titles in any manner, including those acquired digitally from the Nintendo eShop.
Apparently, Nintendo wants to release a cheaper version of the Switch 2, but the trade-off is that you don't get to play games from the original Switch. If you already own a Switch, your only option to access your library of games on the Switch 2 is to buy the more expensive Switch 2 model, which has a cartridge slot.