Nintendo fans, rejoice! The excitement surrounding the highly anticipated sequel to the Switch has come to a head with the unveiling of its successor, the Switch 2. After endless rumors and whispers, the official announcement provides the clarity we’ve all been craving.
In a newly released update video, Nintendo shared a glimpse of the upcoming console. The Switch 2 boasts a larger display, surpassing even the Switch OLED, and it comes with redesigned, bigger Joy-Con controllers. These new controllers attach more securely with a small clip on each side, ensuring a better handheld experience. The device also features an improved kickstand, allowing it to lie almost flat when used in tabletop mode. What’s more, the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with original Switch cartridges and digital titles, slated for a 2025 release.
While the announcement didn’t specify new game titles, eagle-eyed fans noticed what looked like a fresh Mario Kart course in the footage. Mark your calendars for April 2, 2025, when a dedicated Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will take place, providing a deeper dive into what the console will offer. Following this event, lucky fans worldwide will have the opportunity to get some hands-on experience at various events.
In North America, the Switch 2 journey starts in New York from April 4 to 6, followed by Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, and then on to Dallas and Toronto, Canada, from April 25 to 27. Meanwhile, European gamers can look forward to events in Paris (April 4-6), London (April 11-13), and later in Milan and Berlin from April 25 to 27. The tour wraps up in Madrid and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11.
There’s a palpable buzz in the air as we await more details and the chance to see what Nintendo has in store with this latest development in their gaming saga.
