Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has expressed strong support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, even before its official release in 2025. Dive deeper to explore the promising future collaboration between Microsoft and Nintendo.

Xbox CEO Pledges His Support For Switch 2

Xbox Will Continue Porting Games to Nintendo Switch 2

During an interview with Gamertag Radio on January 25, 2025, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer announced his commitment to support Nintendo's Switch 2 by planning to port multiple Xbox games to this new platform. Spencer's enthusiasm for the Switch 2 stems from his belief in Nintendo's continued success with its innovative hybrid console. He shared that he has been in direct communication with Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, saying, "I was exchanging emails with Furukawa-san, the CEO of Nintendo. I gave him a big congrats and said my old eyes appreciate the larger screen."

Spencer praised Nintendo's role in the gaming industry, stating, "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."

Although no specific titles were named in the interview, Microsoft's existing 10-year agreement with Nintendo, announced on February 25, 2023, ensures that games like "Call of Duty" will be available to Nintendo players on the same day as Xbox releases, with full feature and content parity, as stated by Microsoft president Brad Smith.

Currently, Xbox is expanding its reach by bringing games like "Grounded" and "Pentiment" to rival platforms such as the Switch and PlayStation. With the enhanced capabilities of the Switch 2, more Xbox titles are likely to be ported to Nintendo’s new hybrid console.

Xbox is Working on a New Platform

In the same interview, Spencer confirmed that Xbox is actively developing new hardware, even as it continues to bring its games to competing platforms. He emphasized the success of games that are accessible across various devices, saying, "I want to build a platform that services those creators, the creators that are trying to meet people on every screen."

Spencer highlighted the importance of creating hardware that appeals to both developers and gamers, stating, "Let’s go build innovative hardware that people want to use to play, whether that’s in their hands, whether it’s on the television, or even other places." Xbox aims to make its games more accessible to a broader audience while simultaneously developing new consoles or handheld devices.

Xbox Plans to Reach More Players on Various Devices

On November 14, 2024, Xbox Marketing senior director Craig McNary unveiled a new slogan, "This is an Xbox," which underscores the company's ambition to extend the Xbox experience to a variety of devices.

McNary explained, "This Is an Xbox invites people to play with Xbox across multiple devices and screens," highlighting the evolution of Xbox as a versatile platform. The campaign, launched with a light-hearted tone and bold visuals, showcases how Xbox connects with various devices, humorously labeling items like a remote control, laptop, cat box, and bento box as what Xbox is or isn’t. To bring this campaign to life in engaging ways, Xbox has partnered with Samsung, Crocs™, Porsche, and other companies.

Xbox is taking a unique approach compared to its competitors by actively porting its games to rival consoles, thereby making them accessible to a wider player base.