Have you ever wondered what happens when you insert a Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card into a Nintendo Switch console?

While the cartridge can be physically inserted into the system, an error message will appear, stating that “Nintendo Switch 2 software cannot be played on this system”. This happens when you try to insert a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game like Mario Kart World or Donkey Kong Bananza:

However, it’s worth keeping in mind that Nintendo Switch 2 Edition software on Nintendo Switch 2 Game Cards (such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Pokemon Legends Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) can be played on Nintendo Switch, though there are a few caveats you need to take note of.

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