Nintendo isn’t prepared to speak about no matter comes subsequent for the Nintendo Swap simply but. Everyone knows it’ll occur finally however when requested about it anyway, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser has mentioned Nintendo hopes to “minimise the dip” the between the 2 generations of consoles. Every time that could be.
Effectively, first I can’t remark — or I received’t remark, I ought to say — on the rumors which might be on the market [regarding a new Switch or it being shown at Gamescom]. However one factor we’ve accomplished with the Swap to assist with that communication and transition is the formation of the Nintendo Account. Previously, each system we transitioned to had an entire new account system. Creating the Nintendo Account will enable us to speak with our gamers if and once we make a transition to a brand new platform, to assist ease that course of or transition.
Our purpose is to reduce the dip you sometimes see within the final yr of 1 cycle and the start of one other. I can’t communicate to the attainable options of a brand new platform, however the Nintendo Account is a powerful foundation for having that communication as we make the transition.
Interview on Inverse
He’s additionally doubled down on the significance of the Nintendo Account, one thing that’s been consistently repeated by Nintendo up to now as properly. Earlier than the Swap, every time a brand new console got here out, you would need to wholesale switch your licences and accounts. This time they’re hoping to make it simpler.
Does this imply full backwards compatibility is on the playing cards? By simply saying Nintendo accounts work and can be utilized to speak and a greater transition between the consoles doesn’t assure something.