Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect

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After what seemed to be the final Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch last week, the debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 will come via a Nintendo Direct of its own later this week. Back in January, when the Switch 2 teaser trailer was released, Nintendo confirmed the full reveal would be Wednesday, April 2 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.

This Nintendo Direct will focus solely on the Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo has not confirmed any specific details that will be shown. Rumors and speculation expect new features--including the supposed mouse functionality of the console's Joy-Con controllers--as well as release date and price.

How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be available to stream on Nintendo's official YouTube (embedded above) and Twitch channels. GameSpot's sister site Giant Bomb will also be reacting to the livestream as it happens on both the GameSpot (YouTube, Twitch) and Giant Bomb (YouTube, Twitch) channels as well.

Nintendo Direct start time and runtime

The Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2. It will run for about 60 minutes.

  • 6 AM PT
  • 9 AM ET
  • 2 PM BST
  • 11 PM AET

What to expect

The only information known about the Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the aforementioned January teaser, which highlighted the console's look, Joy-Cons, and ended with a brief glimpse at a new Mario Kart game. Aside from that, no official details have been presented for the console, but that is expected to change in a big way with this Switch 2 Direct.

With a new Nintendo console comes expectations for new entries in the company's many franchises, and the already-confirmed Mario Kart and a new 3D Super Mario adventure in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey are among the most-rumored potential announcements. The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game" also surfaced after last week's Nintendo Direct, which could hint at upgraded versions of existing Nintendo Switch games--with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild chief among the rumored upgrades.

From a third-party standpoint, Hollow Knight: Silksong continued its elusion of the news cycle with its absence from last Thursday's Nintendo Direct, which has led to speculation that it may appear in the Switch 2 presentation. Microsoft is also a common topic on the rumor mill after it delivered multiple games to the original Switch, though the company has not confirmed anything for Nintendo's new console yet.

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After what seemed to be the final Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch last week, the debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 will come via a Nintendo Direct of its own later this week. Back in January, when the Switch 2 teaser trailer was released, Nintendo confirmed the full reveal would be Wednesday, April 2 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.

This Nintendo Direct will focus solely on the Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo has not confirmed any specific details that will be shown. Rumors and speculation expect new features--including the supposed mouse functionality of the console's Joy-Con controllers--as well as release date and price.

How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be available to stream on Nintendo's official YouTube (embedded above) and Twitch channels. GameSpot's sister site Giant Bomb will also be reacting to the livestream as it happens on both the GameSpot (YouTube, Twitch) and Giant Bomb (YouTube, Twitch) channels as well.

Nintendo Direct start time and runtime

The Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2. It will run for about 60 minutes.

  • 6 AM PT
  • 9 AM ET
  • 2 PM BST
  • 11 PM AET

What to expect

The only information known about the Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the aforementioned January teaser, which highlighted the console's look, Joy-Cons, and ended with a brief glimpse at a new Mario Kart game. Aside from that, no official details have been presented for the console, but that is expected to change in a big way with this Switch 2 Direct.

With a new Nintendo console comes expectations for new entries in the company's many franchises, and the already-confirmed Mario Kart and a new 3D Super Mario adventure in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey are among the most-rumored potential announcements. The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game" also surfaced after last week's Nintendo Direct, which could hint at upgraded versions of existing Nintendo Switch games--with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild chief among the rumored upgrades.

From a third-party standpoint, Hollow Knight: Silksong continued its elusion of the news cycle with its absence from last Thursday's Nintendo Direct, which has led to speculation that it may appear in the Switch 2 presentation. Microsoft is also a common topic on the rumor mill after it delivered multiple games to the original Switch, though the company has not confirmed anything for Nintendo's new console yet.

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After what seemed to be the final Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch last week, the debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 will come via a Nintendo Direct of its own later this week. Back in January, when the Switch 2 teaser trailer was released, Nintendo confirmed the full reveal would be Wednesday, April 2 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.This Nintendo Direct will focus solely on the Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo has not confirmed any specific details that will be shown. Rumors and speculation expect new features--including the supposed mouse functionality of the console's Joy-Con controllers--as well as release date and price.How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 DirectThe Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be available to stream on Nintendo's official YouTube (embedded above) and Twitch channels. GameSpot's sister site Giant Bomb will also be reacting to the livestream as it happens on both the GameSpot (YouTube, Twitch) and Giant Bomb (YouTube, Twitch) channels as well.Nintendo Direct start time and runtimeThe Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2. It will run for about 60 minutes.6 AM PT9 AM ET2 PM BST11 PM AETWhat to expectThe only information known about the Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the aforementioned January teaser, which highlighted the console's look, Joy-Cons, and ended with a brief glimpse at a new Mario Kart game. Aside from that, no official details have been presented for the console, but that is expected to change in a big way with this Switch 2 Direct.With a new Nintendo console comes expectations for new entries in the company's many franchises, and the already-confirmed Mario Kart and a new 3D Super Mario adventure in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey are among the most-rumored potential announcements. The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game" also surfaced after last week's Nintendo Direct, which could hint at upgraded versions of existing Nintendo Switch games--with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild chief among the rumored upgrades.From a third-party standpoint, Hollow Knight: Silksong continued its elusion of the news cycle with its absence from last Thursday's Nintendo Direct, which has led to speculation that it may appear in the Switch 2 presentation. Microsoft is also a common topic on the rumor mill after it delivered multiple games to the original Switch, though the company has not confirmed anything for Nintendo's new console yet.

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After what seemed to be the final Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch last week, the debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 will come via a Nintendo Direct of its own later this week. Back in January, when the Switch 2 teaser trailer was released, Nintendo confirmed the full reveal would be Wednesday, April 2 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.

This Nintendo Direct will focus solely on the Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo has not confirmed any specific details that will be shown. Rumors and speculation expect new features--including the supposed mouse functionality of the console's Joy-Con controllers--as well as release date and price.

How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be available to stream on Nintendo's official YouTube (embedded above) and Twitch channels. GameSpot's sister site Giant Bomb will also be reacting to the livestream as it happens on both the GameSpot (YouTube, Twitch) and Giant Bomb (YouTube, Twitch) channels as well.

Nintendo Direct start time and runtime

The Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2. It will run for about 60 minutes.

  • 6 AM PT
  • 9 AM ET
  • 2 PM BST
  • 11 PM AET

What to expect

The only information known about the Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the aforementioned January teaser, which highlighted the console's look, Joy-Cons, and ended with a brief glimpse at a new Mario Kart game. Aside from that, no official details have been presented for the console, but that is expected to change in a big way with this Switch 2 Direct.

With a new Nintendo console comes expectations for new entries in the company's many franchises, and the already-confirmed Mario Kart and a new 3D Super Mario adventure in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey are among the most-rumored potential announcements. The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game" also surfaced after last week's Nintendo Direct, which could hint at upgraded versions of existing Nintendo Switch games--with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild chief among the rumored upgrades.

From a third-party standpoint, Hollow Knight: Silksong continued its elusion of the news cycle with its absence from last Thursday's Nintendo Direct, which has led to speculation that it may appear in the Switch 2 presentation. Microsoft is also a common topic on the rumor mill after it delivered multiple games to the original Switch, though the company has not confirmed anything for Nintendo's new console yet.


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After what seemed to be the final Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch last week, the debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 will come via a Nintendo Direct of its own later this week. Back in January, when the Switch 2 teaser trailer was released, Nintendo confirmed the full reveal would be Wednesday, April 2 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.

This Nintendo Direct will focus solely on the Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo has not confirmed any specific details that will be shown. Rumors and speculation expect new features--including the supposed mouse functionality of the console's Joy-Con controllers--as well as release date and price.

How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be available to stream on Nintendo's official YouTube (embedded above) and Twitch channels. GameSpot's sister site Giant Bomb will also be reacting to the livestream as it happens on both the GameSpot (YouTube, Twitch) and Giant Bomb (YouTube, Twitch) channels as well.

Nintendo Direct start time and runtime

The Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2. It will run for about 60 minutes.

  • 6 AM PT
  • 9 AM ET
  • 2 PM BST
  • 11 PM AET

What to expect

The only information known about the Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the aforementioned January teaser, which highlighted the console's look, Joy-Cons, and ended with a brief glimpse at a new Mario Kart game. Aside from that, no official details have been presented for the console, but that is expected to change in a big way with this Switch 2 Direct.

With a new Nintendo console comes expectations for new entries in the company's many franchises, and the already-confirmed Mario Kart and a new 3D Super Mario adventure in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey are among the most-rumored potential announcements. The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game" also surfaced after last week's Nintendo Direct, which could hint at upgraded versions of existing Nintendo Switch games--with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild chief among the rumored upgrades.

From a third-party standpoint, Hollow Knight: Silksong continued its elusion of the news cycle with its absence from last Thursday's Nintendo Direct, which has led to speculation that it may appear in the Switch 2 presentation. Microsoft is also a common topic on the rumor mill after it delivered multiple games to the original Switch, though the company has not confirmed anything for Nintendo's new console yet.


content_text: After what seemed to be the final Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch last week, the debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 will come via a Nintendo Direct of its own later this week. Back in January, when the Switch 2 teaser trailer was released, Nintendo confirmed the full reveal would be Wednesday, April 2 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.This Nintendo Direct will focus solely on the Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo has not confirmed any specific details that will be shown. Rumors and speculation expect new features--including the supposed mouse functionality of the console's Joy-Con controllers--as well as release date and price.How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 DirectThe Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be available to stream on Nintendo's official YouTube (embedded above) and Twitch channels. GameSpot's sister site Giant Bomb will also be reacting to the livestream as it happens on both the GameSpot (YouTube, Twitch) and Giant Bomb (YouTube, Twitch) channels as well.Nintendo Direct start time and runtimeThe Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2. It will run for about 60 minutes.6 AM PT9 AM ET2 PM BST11 PM AETWhat to expectThe only information known about the Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the aforementioned January teaser, which highlighted the console's look, Joy-Cons, and ended with a brief glimpse at a new Mario Kart game. Aside from that, no official details have been presented for the console, but that is expected to change in a big way with this Switch 2 Direct.With a new Nintendo console comes expectations for new entries in the company's many franchises, and the already-confirmed Mario Kart and a new 3D Super Mario adventure in the vein of Super Mario Odyssey are among the most-rumored potential announcements. The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game" also surfaced after last week's Nintendo Direct, which could hint at upgraded versions of existing Nintendo Switch games--with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild chief among the rumored upgrades.From a third-party standpoint, Hollow Knight: Silksong continued its elusion of the news cycle with its absence from last Thursday's Nintendo Direct, which has led to speculation that it may appear in the Switch 2 presentation. Microsoft is also a common topic on the rumor mill after it delivered multiple games to the original Switch, though the company has not confirmed anything for Nintendo's new console yet.
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