Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed, Full Nintendo Direct Coming In April

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Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2, its successor to the wildly popular Switch console. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld gaming console, but with beefier system specs and several other improvements when compared to its predecessor.

In the reveal trailer, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with most physical and digital Switch games. "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2," the company added. More details on the Switch 2 console are set to be revealed in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025.

The trailer also revealed the Switch 2 controllers in more detail, confirming the new magnetic Joy-Con design. Compared to the first iteration of the Joy-Cons that slid into position via rails, the Switch 2 controllers snap into place on the console. There was also a brief look at what appears to be a new Mario Kart game, but other details on the exact launch date, price, and system specs are still being kept under wraps for now.

Anyone looking to go hands on with the console won't have to wait too long, as Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events have been announced. This will be a global event, taking place in multiple major cities.

USA

  • New York: April 4-6
  • Los Angeles: April 11-13

Canada

  • Dallas: April 25-27
  • Toronto: April 25-27

Europe

  • Paris: April 4-6
  • London: April 11-13
  • Milan: April 25-27
  • Berlin: April 25-27
  • Madrid: May 9-11
  • Amsterdam: May 9-11

Australia

  • Melbourne: May 10-11

Asia

  • Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27
  • Seoul: May 31-June 1
  • Hong Kong: TBA
  • Taipei: TBA

Since last year, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks kicked into overdrive thanks in part to third-party accessory marketing. Nintendo had previously claimed that information on the Switch successor would be revealed by the end of its current financial year--which draws to a close on March 31--but it remained quiet on any other details regarding the console.

Meanwhile, the Switch still has several great games releasing later this year. Donkey Kong Country Returns lands on the console on January 16, strategy fans can check out Civilization 7 in February, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition looks like it'll gobble up dozens of your spare hours, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A could be an exciting return to the pocket monster franchise.

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Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2, its successor to the wildly popular Switch console. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld gaming console, but with beefier system specs and several other improvements when compared to its predecessor.

In the reveal trailer, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with most physical and digital Switch games. "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2," the company added. More details on the Switch 2 console are set to be revealed in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025.

The trailer also revealed the Switch 2 controllers in more detail, confirming the new magnetic Joy-Con design. Compared to the first iteration of the Joy-Cons that slid into position via rails, the Switch 2 controllers snap into place on the console. There was also a brief look at what appears to be a new Mario Kart game, but other details on the exact launch date, price, and system specs are still being kept under wraps for now.

Anyone looking to go hands on with the console won't have to wait too long, as Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events have been announced. This will be a global event, taking place in multiple major cities.

USA

  • New York: April 4-6
  • Los Angeles: April 11-13

Canada

  • Dallas: April 25-27
  • Toronto: April 25-27

Europe

  • Paris: April 4-6
  • London: April 11-13
  • Milan: April 25-27
  • Berlin: April 25-27
  • Madrid: May 9-11
  • Amsterdam: May 9-11

Australia

  • Melbourne: May 10-11

Asia

  • Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27
  • Seoul: May 31-June 1
  • Hong Kong: TBA
  • Taipei: TBA

Since last year, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks kicked into overdrive thanks in part to third-party accessory marketing. Nintendo had previously claimed that information on the Switch successor would be revealed by the end of its current financial year--which draws to a close on March 31--but it remained quiet on any other details regarding the console.

Meanwhile, the Switch still has several great games releasing later this year. Donkey Kong Country Returns lands on the console on January 16, strategy fans can check out Civilization 7 in February, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition looks like it'll gobble up dozens of your spare hours, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A could be an exciting return to the pocket monster franchise.

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Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2, its successor to the wildly popular Switch console. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld gaming console, but with beefier system specs and several other improvements when compared to its predecessor.In the reveal trailer, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with most physical and digital Switch games. "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2," the company added. More details on the Switch 2 console are set to be revealed in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025.The trailer also revealed the Switch 2 controllers in more detail, confirming the new magnetic Joy-Con design. Compared to the first iteration of the Joy-Cons that slid into position via rails, the Switch 2 controllers snap into place on the console. There was also a brief look at what appears to be a new Mario Kart game, but other details on the exact launch date, price, and system specs are still being kept under wraps for now.Anyone looking to go hands on with the console won't have to wait too long, as Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events have been announced. This will be a global event, taking place in multiple major cities.USANew York: April 4-6Los Angeles: April 11-13CanadaDallas: April 25-27Toronto: April 25-27EuropeParis: April 4-6London: April 11-13Milan: April 25-27Berlin: April 25-27Madrid: May 9-11Amsterdam: May 9-11AustraliaMelbourne: May 10-11AsiaTokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27Seoul: May 31-June 1Hong Kong: TBATaipei: TBASince last year, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks kicked into overdrive thanks in part to third-party accessory marketing. Nintendo had previously claimed that information on the Switch successor would be revealed by the end of its current financial year--which draws to a close on March 31--but it remained quiet on any other details regarding the console.Meanwhile, the Switch still has several great games releasing later this year. Donkey Kong Country Returns lands on the console on January 16, strategy fans can check out Civilization 7 in February, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition looks like it'll gobble up dozens of your spare hours, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A could be an exciting return to the pocket monster franchise.

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Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2, its successor to the wildly popular Switch console. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld gaming console, but with beefier system specs and several other improvements when compared to its predecessor.

In the reveal trailer, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with most physical and digital Switch games. "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2," the company added. More details on the Switch 2 console are set to be revealed in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025.

The trailer also revealed the Switch 2 controllers in more detail, confirming the new magnetic Joy-Con design. Compared to the first iteration of the Joy-Cons that slid into position via rails, the Switch 2 controllers snap into place on the console. There was also a brief look at what appears to be a new Mario Kart game, but other details on the exact launch date, price, and system specs are still being kept under wraps for now.

Anyone looking to go hands on with the console won't have to wait too long, as Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events have been announced. This will be a global event, taking place in multiple major cities.

USA

  • New York: April 4-6
  • Los Angeles: April 11-13

Canada

  • Dallas: April 25-27
  • Toronto: April 25-27

Europe

  • Paris: April 4-6
  • London: April 11-13
  • Milan: April 25-27
  • Berlin: April 25-27
  • Madrid: May 9-11
  • Amsterdam: May 9-11

Australia

  • Melbourne: May 10-11

Asia

  • Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27
  • Seoul: May 31-June 1
  • Hong Kong: TBA
  • Taipei: TBA

Since last year, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks kicked into overdrive thanks in part to third-party accessory marketing. Nintendo had previously claimed that information on the Switch successor would be revealed by the end of its current financial year--which draws to a close on March 31--but it remained quiet on any other details regarding the console.

Meanwhile, the Switch still has several great games releasing later this year. Donkey Kong Country Returns lands on the console on January 16, strategy fans can check out Civilization 7 in February, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition looks like it'll gobble up dozens of your spare hours, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A could be an exciting return to the pocket monster franchise.


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Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2, its successor to the wildly popular Switch console. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld gaming console, but with beefier system specs and several other improvements when compared to its predecessor.

In the reveal trailer, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with most physical and digital Switch games. "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2," the company added. More details on the Switch 2 console are set to be revealed in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025.

The trailer also revealed the Switch 2 controllers in more detail, confirming the new magnetic Joy-Con design. Compared to the first iteration of the Joy-Cons that slid into position via rails, the Switch 2 controllers snap into place on the console. There was also a brief look at what appears to be a new Mario Kart game, but other details on the exact launch date, price, and system specs are still being kept under wraps for now.

Anyone looking to go hands on with the console won't have to wait too long, as Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events have been announced. This will be a global event, taking place in multiple major cities.

USA

  • New York: April 4-6
  • Los Angeles: April 11-13

Canada

  • Dallas: April 25-27
  • Toronto: April 25-27

Europe

  • Paris: April 4-6
  • London: April 11-13
  • Milan: April 25-27
  • Berlin: April 25-27
  • Madrid: May 9-11
  • Amsterdam: May 9-11

Australia

  • Melbourne: May 10-11

Asia

  • Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27
  • Seoul: May 31-June 1
  • Hong Kong: TBA
  • Taipei: TBA

Since last year, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks kicked into overdrive thanks in part to third-party accessory marketing. Nintendo had previously claimed that information on the Switch successor would be revealed by the end of its current financial year--which draws to a close on March 31--but it remained quiet on any other details regarding the console.

Meanwhile, the Switch still has several great games releasing later this year. Donkey Kong Country Returns lands on the console on January 16, strategy fans can check out Civilization 7 in February, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition looks like it'll gobble up dozens of your spare hours, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A could be an exciting return to the pocket monster franchise.


content_text: Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2, its successor to the wildly popular Switch console. Like the original Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld gaming console, but with beefier system specs and several other improvements when compared to its predecessor.In the reveal trailer, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with most physical and digital Switch games. "Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2," the company added. More details on the Switch 2 console are set to be revealed in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025.The trailer also revealed the Switch 2 controllers in more detail, confirming the new magnetic Joy-Con design. Compared to the first iteration of the Joy-Cons that slid into position via rails, the Switch 2 controllers snap into place on the console. There was also a brief look at what appears to be a new Mario Kart game, but other details on the exact launch date, price, and system specs are still being kept under wraps for now.Anyone looking to go hands on with the console won't have to wait too long, as Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events have been announced. This will be a global event, taking place in multiple major cities.USANew York: April 4-6Los Angeles: April 11-13CanadaDallas: April 25-27Toronto: April 25-27EuropeParis: April 4-6London: April 11-13Milan: April 25-27Berlin: April 25-27Madrid: May 9-11Amsterdam: May 9-11AustraliaMelbourne: May 10-11AsiaTokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27Seoul: May 31-June 1Hong Kong: TBATaipei: TBASince last year, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks kicked into overdrive thanks in part to third-party accessory marketing. Nintendo had previously claimed that information on the Switch successor would be revealed by the end of its current financial year--which draws to a close on March 31--but it remained quiet on any other details regarding the console.Meanwhile, the Switch still has several great games releasing later this year. Donkey Kong Country Returns lands on the console on January 16, strategy fans can check out Civilization 7 in February, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition looks like it'll gobble up dozens of your spare hours, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A could be an exciting return to the pocket monster franchise.
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