Switch 2's NSO compatibility probably confirms a single console detail

The Switch is one of the most successful consoles of all time and many fans are looking forward to Nintendo's plans to continue it. While gamers have been left in the dark for quite some time, recent news about the Switch's successor has finally shed some light.

Rumors, leaks, and even more official sources (such as patent documents) have all been sources of information about the Switch 2. Thanks to a number of patents recently filed by Nintendo, theories have spread like wildfire as to how in which the company's next console will follow. shake yourself off. Everything from a dynamic HUD that takes the player's position into account to a dual-screen (DS-like) layout was put on the table. However, Nintendo has been tight-lipped about anything concrete.

Mario and Link are depicted in their renditions of Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, pictured in front of a promotional image for the Nintendo Switch OLED

Nintendo Switch 2's backwards compatibility means the console likely won't face a problem that its predecessor did

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially announced backward compatibility, and this will be a major fix for a major problem of its predecessor.

A Nintendo announcement likely ensures that the “Switch” name is here to stay

Like an oasis in a desert, new official details have finally emerged about the Switch 2. In a corporate policy meeting on November 6, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa announced that Nintendo's next console will be backwards compatible. Moreover, Furukawa also confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Online service will remain in this new frontier.

Backward compatibility is great news for fans, especially those thinking of making the jump to a new device. However, the NSO announcement is the most telling about the future of the Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Online may be a controversial service, but Furukawa confirming that this exact service will continue is telling; The “switch” in NSO implies that the next Nintendo console will retain the name of its predecessor in one form or another. To extrapolate further, this would also suggest that the new console will maintain the Switch's namesake gimmick – that being the Switch's hybrid nature. Both of these elements have already been assumed by many, which is why fans have dubbed the console the Switch 2, but this added evidence leaves room for more speculation.

Switch 2 is likely to continue what made the Switch great

The Switch's hybrid quality has been one of its biggest selling points, allowing gamers to customize the console to their liking. What's more, the Switch's portable mode has quickly become the best option on the market – backed by a strong library of excellent exclusives, indie hits and classics from previous generations. While there have been some concerns about Nintendo focusing on smaller projects instead of the Switch 2, such as Alarmo and Nintendo Music, if the company keeps its bones strong for the Switch, it will have a strong case for success.

While there have been many rumors about the Switch 2 rumors, there are a few things that the console really needs to address. Power has been a big concern for Switch users, as its hardware is only a notch above the Xbox 360. Nintendo has always lagged behind its competitors in terms of graphics power, and this wasn't a problem – but a power upgrade would really help the Switch 2 by keeping it from falling behind.

The other hardware issue is the Switch's Joy-Con drift issue. While it may not affect every Switch user, it never stops being a problem for the device. If the Switch 2 maintains the range of hybrid functionality found in its predecessor, as suggested by the NSO sequel, it's absolutely essential that the console ends the scourge of Joy-Con drift – something that Nintendo has dealt with in several lawsuits. about. A patent has been filed by Nintendo that refers to the new joystick technology, which suggests that the Switch 2 will make movements to touch Joy-Con drift at the source. If Nintendo can make the Switch 2 more powerful and stop the Joy-Con drift, fans will have more reason to be excited.