Your existing digital purchases, friend lists, and Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) subscriptions will carry over instantly.

The anticipation surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 has reached a fever pitch. As Nintendo prepares to transition to its next-generation console, a viral concept known as the "Welcome Tour" has taken center stage in gaming communities. This term refers to the rumored onboarding experience, backward compatibility features, and digital storefront migration designed to welcome original Switch players to the new hardware.

The tour includes 34 mini-games, such as guiding a UFO using mouse controls, to test the system's new hardware features. Playing Your Existing Switch ROMs and Library

If you acquire a Switch 2 at launch, here is the hypothetical timeline of how the scene will develop.

Unofficial ROMs can pose risks, including malware or other security threats. Users should exercise caution when downloading or installing files from unknown sources.

For PC emulation enthusiasts, understanding the Switch 2's architecture helps developers adapt current emulator codebases to handle both generation-one ROMs and future next-gen files. Legal and Safe Practices in the ROM Ecosystem