Nintendo has officially unveiled its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, in a teaser video promising more details in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025. While the announcement was light on specifics, it provided glimpses of the console’s functionality and a first look at a new Mario Kart game.
Key Details from the Announcement
- Release Timeline: The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in 2025, though an exact release date has not been disclosed.
- Price: Pricing details for the console are yet to be revealed.
- Backward Compatibility: The Switch 2 will support both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, in addition to Switch 2 exclusives. However, certain Nintendo Switch games may not be fully compatible with the new system.
- New Features: Leaks leading up to the reveal suggested the console will feature magnetically connected Joy-Con controllers and the ability to use them as a mouse. These details align with the video presentation.






Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Events
Nintendo also announced hands-on experience events for the Nintendo Switch 2, giving consumers the chance to try out the console in major cities worldwide. Participation will require a Nintendo Account.
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: Dates to be announced
- Taipei: Dates to be announced
Persistent Rumors and Leak Confirmations
Speculation about the Nintendo Switch 2 has been circulating for years, with leaks intensifying in recent weeks. Accessory makers had hinted at details like the console’s slightly larger design and updated Joy-Con functionality, which the announcement partially confirmed. The backward compatibility feature, announced last year, was also reaffirmed in the teaser video.
Key Points
- Official Name: Nintendo Switch 2
- Release Year: 2025 (Exact date TBD)
- Backward Compatibility: Supports most Nintendo Switch games alongside exclusive titles
- New Features: Magnetically connected Joy-Con and mouse-like functionality
- Experience Events: Hands-on opportunities in cities worldwide starting April 2025
- Upcoming Details: Full reveal in a Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025