Take-Two CEO emphasizes importance of backwards compatibility for Nintendo Switch 2 and consoles

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes that Nintendo's next console should have backward compatibility if technically feasible, as it fulfills the "contract" with players. Zelnick acknowledges that lacking backward compatibility could temporarily boost revenue, but at the cost of consumer satisfaction. While Take-Two does not make hardware decisions, Zelnick suggests that being technically compatible is desirable. However, he acknowledges that in some cases, significant advancements may make backward compatibility impossible. The future of backward compatibility for the next Switch remains uncertain, with concerns raised by third-party publishers about its impact on next-gen game sales.