Nintendo has officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2! The console will be launching in 2025, with a full reveal set for Wednesday, April 2nd.
Additionally, select cities will be holding a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event. You can find more information about the dates and locations below via the official announcement from Nintendo.
The new console is slightly larger in size, features larger Joy Con controllers, and the Joy Cons now snap directly into the side of the console rather than sliding in from the top. This connection appears to be magnetic, but official details have not been released. The console also features a better "full" stand, which is adjustable allowing you to set the angle the Switch 2 rests at on a table.
While no games have been officially announced, Mario Kart was featured in the reveal trailer hinting that Mario Kart 9 may be a launch title.
Nintendo also announced that Switch games will work in the Switch 2, however some games may have compatibility issues. More information about this will be revealed at a later time.
Related: Nintendo Switch follow up will play original Switch Games, and have access to Switch Online Titles
Official Announcement:
Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, will be released in 2025. Today Nintendo offered a first look at Nintendo Switch 2 in a video introducing the hardware. Watch the “Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer” on Nintendo of America’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpcsQQvgAQ, and visit the Nintendo Switch 2 website https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/.
Nintendo Switch 2 plays Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Details will be shared on the Nintendo website at a later date.
For more details on Nintendo Switch 2, please tune in for the “Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025” which will air on Wednesday, April 2.
Nintendo will also hold Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events, where consumers can go hands-on with Nintendo Switch 2, in cities around the world.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience host cities and schedule. All dates are local.
North America:New York, April 4-6, 2025
Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
Europe:Paris, April 4-6, 2025
London, April 11-13, 2025
Milan, April 25-27, 2025
Berlin, April 25-27, 2025
Madrid, May 9-11, 2025
Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025
Oceania:Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025
Asia:Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
Hong Kong, To be announced
Taipei, To be announced
A Nintendo Account is necessary to participate in a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event. Ticket registrations for consumers will begin in the near future. Please visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-switch-2-experience/ for more information.
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