Nintendo Announces the Nintendo Switch 2

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

  1. Official Name: Nintendo Switch 2
  2. Release Year: 2025 (Exact date TBD)
  3. Backward Compatibility: Supports most Nintendo Switch games alongside exclusive titles
  4. New Features: Magnetically connected Joy-Con and mouse-like functionality
  5. Experience Events: Hands-on opportunities in cities worldwide starting April 2025
  6. Upcoming Details: Full reveal in a Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025

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