Nintendo lastly, formally took the wraps off the Nintendo Switch 2, giving us our first official take a look at the brand new Pleasure-Con controllers, a brand new Mario Kart recreation, and extra. However the firm additionally gave us a glimpse at how the dimensions compares to the older Switch system.
A comparability on the official site reveals the 2 consoles side-by-side, and positive sufficient, the Switch 2 seems to be noticeably bigger, however nonetheless roughly the identical dimension as different handheld gadgets like the unique Switch or Steam Deck. The bezel additionally seems smaller, which will increase the display screen actual property. A latest latest leak from accent producer Genki steered the Switch 2 can be about one inch wider and a half-inch taller, with a 1-inch improve in display screen dimension. Whereas the side-by-side comparability on the official web site is probably not supposed as an actual 1:1 illustration, it seems to be like it will roughly match these specs.
The trailer additionally made some extent to point out the bigger display screen when it popped out from the previous Switch profile. Equally, when the Pleasure-Cons transition from the previous to new fashions, they appear noticeably bigger.
Nintendo is planning a Nintendo Direct presentation with extra particulars on April 2, with in-person fan occasions to check out the system quickly after. The debut trailer did verify that Switch 2 will likely be backwards appropriate with Switch video games, however not each recreation will likely be supported. And whereas the trailer was mild on video games, it did present what seems to be a brand new Mario Kart recreation. For extra, take a look at the whole lot we find out about Switch 2 and all of the rumored Switch 2 video games.