​Nintendo initially considered naming its upcoming console the “Super Nintendo Switch.” However, the company decided against this title to avoid confusion, as the Switch 2 is fully compatible with existing Switch games, unlike the transition from the NES to the Super NES. Kouichi Kawamoto, a producer at Nintendo, explained that using the “Super” designation didn’t feel appropriate given the Switch 2’s backward compatibility. Instead, they opted for the straightforward name “Nintendo Switch 2” to clearly communicate its role as the latest system in the Switch family.