Backward compatibility is a must-have for most new consoles; it's been common for Nintendo since the very beginning, but the Switch 2 is different.

Even though it blatantly is. However, the answer seems to be referring specifically to using Wii U game discs and 3DS cards, and does not technically rule out digital versions being compatible.

The last bastion of backwards compatibility on a new console is the Wii U's ability to play Wii games. Chances are you either don't have a Wii U, have felt nothing but regret since the purchase ...

Nintendo Switch 2's backwards-compatibility catalog fixes some issues with more games from the original Switch, including one tactical RPG.