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Nintendo has formally revealed the Switch 2, its successor to the wildly in style Switch console. Like the unique Switch, the Switch 2 is a hybrid house and handheld gaming console, however with beefier system specs and several other different enhancements when in comparison with its predecessor.
In the reveal trailer, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 will likely be backward suitable with most bodily and digital Switch video games. “Sure Nintendo Switch video games might not be supported on or absolutely suitable with Nintendo Switch 2,” the corporate added. Extra particulars on the Switch 2 console are set to be revealed in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, 2025.
The trailer additionally revealed the Switch 2 controllers in additional element, confirming the brand new magnetic Pleasure-Con design. In comparison with the primary iteration of the Pleasure-Cons that slid into place through rails, the Switch 2 controllers snap into place on the console. There was additionally a quick have a look at what seems to be a brand new Mario Kart sport, however different particulars on the launch date, worth, and system specs are nonetheless being saved beneath wraps for now.
Anybody seeking to go fingers on with the console will not have to attend too lengthy, as Nintendo Switch 2 Expertise occasions have been introduced. This will likely be a worldwide occasion, going down in a number of main cities.
USA
- New York: April 4-6
- Los Angeles: April 11-13
Canada
- Dallas: April 25-27
- Toronto: April 25-27
Europe
- Paris: April 4-6
- London: April 11-13
- Milan: April 25-27
- Berlin: April 25-27
- Madrid: Might September 11
- Amsterdam: Might September 11
Australia
Asia
- Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27
- Seoul: Might 31-June 1
- Hong Kong: TBA
- Taipei: TBA
Since final 12 months, Nintendo Switch 2 leaks kicked into overdrive thanks partially to third-party accent advertising and marketing. Nintendo had beforehand claimed that info on the Switch successor could be revealed by the top of its present monetary year–which attracts to a detailed on March 31–but it remained quiet on every other particulars concerning the console.
In the meantime, the Switch nonetheless has a number of nice video games releasing later this 12 months. Donkey Kong Nation Returns lands on the console on January 16, technique followers can try Civilization 7 in February, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Version seems to be prefer it’ll gobble up dozens of your spare hours, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A could possibly be an thrilling return to the pocket monster franchise.