Swap is already “utilized by numerous consumers”
This week, during the Swap 2 reveal, Nintendo reaffirmed its commitment to backward compatibility with the new console.
If you are curious about the reasoning behind this decision, Game Informer’s Stephen Totilo received an explanation from a Nintendo spokesperson—clarifying that it was simply the “most appropriate course” considering the Swap is already utilized by “numerous consumers”.
Here is the complete exchange:
Game Informer: “I inquired with Nintendo whether they were addressing third-party developer support yet, and a representative provided me with a statement that doesn’t directly tackle that topic but may offer insights into their backward compatibility strategy.”