Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has lauded Nintendo following the announcement of the Switch 2, confirming that Xbox will be supporting the new system with games.
Speaking in an interview with Gamertag Radio on YouTube, as spotted by VGC, Spencer discussed his legacy and role as the face of Xbox and gave some small indications of what's to come in the future for Microsoft's flagship gaming corporation. The reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 was brought up, with Spencer saying that he's "" as Xbox looks to continue bringing their games to their competitor's systems instead of maintaining a console exclusivity model.
On January 16, Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 with a teaser trailer on YouTube which currently has over 19 million views. Following this announcement, Spencer discusses his excitement at its reveal and states he "" due to the Switch 2's upgrade to an eight-inch screen. Spencer goes on to praise Nintendo and their continued relevance in the gaming industry, stating the following in this video interview:
«Nintendo, their innovation, and what they mean in this industry… I just always applaud the moves that they make. They did a little flash video, and I know we’ll get more detail over time. I’m really looking forward to supporting them with the games that we have, and I just think they’re a really important part of this industry...who would ever bet against the success of [Nintendo]? They are just masterful in what they do, Switch is a massive success, and I think Switch 2 will be as well» — Phil Spencer, Gamertag Radio
Spencer's excitement for the Switch 2 comes after recent rumors of its potential catalog of games, which could include. The flagship Xbox gaming franchise has only been made available on PC and Xbox systems in the past, so this collaboration between Microsoft and Nintendo would be a major gaming event. Spencer's comments in this interview seem to back these rumors up, leading to wide speculationon what Xbox games will be coming to
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