Nintendo’s Miyamoto admits it’s: Smoother than ever with backward compatibility

However, the focus for Nintendo is new games.

Backwards compatibility across Xbox consoles is handled better than competitors, and it’s even possible to play (some) original Xbox titles. Sony has taken an approach with the “new” PS Plus. Nintendo maintains a lower profile. It’s true that it’s possible to play some NES, SNES, and N64 games via Switch Online, but we can forget about playing Wii, Wii U, and Gamecube titles on Switch.

We can only imagine how the Switch sequel will turn out, but Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto at least admits that it’s easier than ever to practice backwards compatibility.

Here’s what Miyamoto-san says in a Q&A regarding the latest financial results. The question relates to backwards compatibility on future devices – a question that remains unanswered. Like I said, it’s getting easier than before, that’s a given. “An environment that allows players to enjoy old games on new consoles”says Miyamoto in Q&A, translation VGC. However, the focus is on new games, Miyamoto admits.

Nintendo’s strength lies in creating new video game experiences, so when we release new hardware in the future, we want to showcase unique video games that can’t be created with pre-existing hardware.