Nintendo's Next Console: Backwards Compatibility and Smooth Transition with Player Accounts

During its annual shareholder meeting, Nintendo faced questions about its plans for future hardware, including backwards compatibility support. Company president Shuntaro Furukawa refrained from making any specific comments about future hardware but emphasized the importance of utilizing Nintendo Accounts to help make the transition process a smooth one for customers. Nintendo reported a slowdown in Switch console sales but expects to sell 15 million units during the current fiscal year.