This is pretty massive if it's true. Looks like Nintendo is going the way of cross generation like Sony and Microsoft did for this gen

>On January 15, Nintendo officially revealed the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, set to succeed the Nintendo Switch, which has become one of the most commercially successful video game consoles of all time since its release in 2017.
>One of the most notable features highlighted during the Switch 2’s reveal was its backwards compatibility with the original Nintendo Switch.
>An inside source at Nintendo of America has revealed that the company is actively working to leverage the massive existing Switch install base in the early years of the Switch 2's lifecycle. As part of this strategy, a majority of first-party titles launching alongside the Switch 2 are set to also release on the original Switch.
>The planned lineup will take advantage of the newer hardware enhanced processing power, while scaling down certain graphical features, such as resolution and rendering effects like lighting and model detail, on the 2017 Nintendo Switch. This approach comes in response to significant shareholder pressure during the past three fiscal years.
>One such title prominently featured in the reveal trailer was a new entry in the Mario Kart series, which is set launch simultaneously on both platforms. While the Switch 2 version will offer improved visuals and enhanced performance, the original Switch version will still deliver a playable experience, albeit with graphical compromises.
>Nintendo's decision to release games for both consoles in tandem is part of a broader strategy to maximize the sales potential of its first-party titles. By catering to both the old and new hardware, the company hopes to maintain high software sales during the transition period, while the Switch 2 gradually establishes a strong install base of its own.

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Switch 2 launch lineup to be available on the Switch according to Nintendo of america insider