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ZephyrXero@lemmy.world to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish · 9 months ago

Switch 2 cartridge format leaked via patent

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Switch 2 cartridge format leaked via patent

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ZephyrXero@lemmy.world to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish · 9 months ago
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Backwards compatibility confirmed for Switch 2? Cross-gen implications
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The Switch 2's cartridge has leaked via a patent recently filed by Nintendo. The format of the cartridge is surprisingly familiar. In today's video we'll dis...
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    The original large gameboys had a lock that utilized the slot via the power switch. The pocket removed the lock therefore allowing the non slotted Color games to be used in a pocket gameboy.

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      I forgot the Gameboy Pocket existed

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        It was my first video game device as a child!

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        Japan also got Game Boy Light, which is a Game Boy Pocket with green EL backlighting (like Indiglo).

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