Past Games Library
We know for sure that the Switch is not a backward compatible device, and that’s certainly a bummer given that the Wii U, though not featuring the largest of libraries, did have some pretty standout content. Even later remasters such as Twilight Princess aren’t going to be an option on the Switch, at least not initially.
The big question, then, is how are the Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo classic games going to be accessible for Switch owners? We’re hoping that Nintendo plans on making some of these titles available, though we’d prefer that it doesn’t plan on reselling them at extortionist prices, which wouldn’t be too hard to imagine.
If Nintendo can create a synergy between the Switch’s software and the past games library, interface and even a potential achievement system, that would be a huge selling point for both newcomers and Nintendo veterans. The thought of being able to access an online games library and then download and play classic Nintendo titles with achievements sounds pretty awesome, don’t you think?