2023-08-09 18:59:02
The Take-Two leader reacts to rumors that the Nintendo Switch 2 is not backwards compatible. According to him, Nintendo is making a big mistake by betraying players when this feature can easily be implemented. For the moment, Nintendo has not communicated anything about this.
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Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been raining for months. It is said that the screen will be LCD with a size of 8 inches but a question runs through the heads of the players: will it be backward compatible? After all, the Nintendo Switch has a great toy library. Everyone wants to enjoy it on the Nintendo Switch 2! Take-Two, the publisher of GTA 6 et Red Dead Redemptionworried about it through the voice of its leader.
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Take-Two believes Nintendo needs to think about gamers first
Gamers are familiar with Strauss Zelnick, the leader of Take-Two. The man never hesitates to speak up to bring his keen eye to the industry. According to several rumours, the Nintendo Switch 2 would be devoid of backward compatibility which would be a big loss for gamers who have been investing in Nintendo Switch games for 7 years.
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom breaks all records and signs one of the last big releases of the hybrid console, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it on the future Nintendo Switch 2 due to the lack of backward compatibility!
According to the leader of Take-Two who made the disappointing announcement of a port of Red Dead Redemption on PS4 and Nintendo Switch, “ you have to give players what they want to optimize the experience. You can not [tirer un trait sur la rétrocompatibilité] while you are able to add it to increase your sales ».
Strauss Zelnick points out the seriousness of such a decision by considering that ” this comes back to break the contract with them, you have to do your best to [les joueurs] ».
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When is the Nintendo Switch 2 release date?
For the moment, the Japanese firm has not announced a release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 but the rumors about it are swirling. According to VGC, its marketing is scheduled for the second half of 2024. Foxconn talks about early next year, a little earlier.
It’s a safe bet that Nintendo will push back the release date as much as possible because its Nintendo Switch is still selling well but above all to avoid stock problems known by the PS5 and Xbox Series X at launch.
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