Punching Up, Episode 5 | Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility - What’s the Catch? (Patreon)

Welcome back to another episode of Punching Up! Nintendo has a spotty history of backwards compatibility. We've seen examples where they went above and beyond, like on the Wii with GameCube backwards compatibility, but also completely left the prior console behind, like NES to SNES. However, the world has changed, and we have a glimmer of hope that Nintendo is changing with it. Recently, during a shareholder's meeting, it seems like Nintendo intends to bring our accounts forward with their "next-generation console." Does this mean our games and purchases are safe, or are we doomed to repurchases and upgrade fees? We have a ton more to cover this week too! Everybody 1-2 Switch is a disaster and a baffling release, and new Sega Genesis games have been added to NSO! We also packed in a ton of write-ins. Should you play the original Super Mario RPG before the remake? What would our ideal Switch accessories be? Did we enjoy the Pikmin 4 demo? Listen now and enjoy.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:12:41 - Shoutout to K.K.!

0:14:24 - Are we allowed to write in about Pokemon? 

0:23:41 - Punching Up! brings fans back to Nintendo

0:27:08 - Reflecting on the Nintendo Direct

0:38:30 - What’s with the narration over Nintendo Direct trailers?

0:44:44 - Why hasn’t Nintendo shown the same level of care across all their remakes?

0:56:00 - Should you play the original Super Mario RPG before the remake?

1:00:39 - Nintendo’s account system will be used for the Switch’s successor

1:12:16 - Will the next Nintendo console be backwards compatible with physical?

1:21:07 - The reviews are in for Everybody 1-2 Switch! and they are not good…

1:29:10 - New Sega Genesis games have been added to Switch online

1:33:12 - QUICKIES

1:39:30 - What have we been playing?

2:00:59 - What accessory should the Switch have?

2:06:59 - Who is our favorite character to play in Mario multiplayer games?

2:09:59 - Should you just go ahead and buy it?