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Nintendo fans, there’s big news Nintendo Switch 2 game cards will not work with the original Nintendo Switch. While that may sound disappointing at first, there’s a good reason behind this change. Let’s break it down in a way that’s super easy to understand.
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What’s the Big Change?
A recent image shared by @Nintendeal, who often shares Nintendo updates, showed something small but important. The new Nintendo Switch 2 game cards look slightly different from the old ones. There’s a tiny notch (a small cut) on the Switch 2 cards that the older ones don’t have.
Because of that little notch, you can’t insert a Switch 2 game card into the original Nintendo Switch. It simply won’t fit. And no, this isn’t an accident it’s done on purpose.
To make it even clearer:
- Switch 2 console = plays both Switch 2 and old Switch game cards.
- Original Switch console = only plays old Switch game cards.
Why Can’t the Old Switch Play New Games?
Now, some players may feel upset about this. But here’s the thing the new Switch 2 will be much more powerful than the old one. It’s like comparing an old smartphone with a brand-new one. The newer games are going to need more power to run smoothly, with better graphics, faster loading, and advanced gameplay.
So even if you could insert a Switch 2 card into your old Switch, it probably wouldn’t run well or at all.
Think of it this way: Would you expect a PlayStation 5 game to work on a PlayStation 4? Not really, right? Same logic here.
What About the Taste?
Fun fact (or weird fact): Nintendo coats its game cards with a bitter chemical called denatonium benzoate. This is to stop little kids (and curious adults) from putting them in their mouths. The Switch 2 cards will still be coated with this. So don’t lick them even if it’s some strange gamer tradition.
So, What Should You Do?
If you’re planning to get a Switch 2, just know:
- Your old Switch games will still work on it.
- But new Switch 2 games won’t work on the old console.
You’ll get to enjoy new titles built for better performance, and the new card design ensures only the right games are played on the right console.
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