Xbox ended its Backwards Compatible program in 2021 after reaching the limits of what's possible to bring over.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa announced that the successor to the Nintendo Switch console will be backwards compatible. Additionally, the yet unnamed successor will support the Nintendo Switch ...

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The Nintendo Switch 2 released in the summer of 2025, bringing with it backwards compatibility and a slew of other awesome features for the Nintendo Faithful.

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The PlayStation 3 (PS3) is a versatile gaming console that has been a favorite among gamers for its ability to play a wide range of games, including those from older PlayStation generations. However, ...

Not all PS2 models are created equal when it comes to backwards compatibility. Here are the key differences: Original PS2 Models: These models generally have excellent backwards compatibility with PS1 ...

TL;DR: Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, allowing it to play all current Switch games, including digital purchases. Nintendo Switch Online will also be ...

While the Switch 2 may be backwards compatible, Nintendo would not confirm whether we'll still be able to use our old cartridges. Reading time 2 minutes Nintendo announced late Tuesday evening that ...

Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with the original Switch. This comes after leaks that the new console would indeed run original Switch titles. The company also ...

Lost Planet series and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X join the Xbox Backwards Compatible family! Microsoft’s Major Nelson announced today on Twitter, the following new additions to the Xbox One ...

Nintendo Switch fans probably didn't expect to hear any details about the Nintendo Switch 2 console on Wednesday, but it happened. Well, Nintendo still isn't ready to announce the Switch 2. But the ...