Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed

Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed

Business

16 January 2025 15:14

Nintendo has officially unveiled the successor to the Nintendo Switch with a brief promotional video, confirming the console’s name as the Nintendo Switch 2. Staying true to the extensive leaks, the new console appears to be a larger, more powerful iteration of its predecessor.

While Nintendo did not announce a specific release date or price during Thursday’s reveal, the company confirmed a 2025 release window. The only game shown running on the Switch 2 was a new Mario Kart title.

As anticipated, the Switch 2 retains the hybrid design of the original, allowing for both portable play and TV mode through a dock, complete with detachable Joy-Con controllers. The reveal also confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with both physical and digital games from the original Switch. Notable hardware updates include magnetic Joy-Con connections, a U-shaped kickstand, a second USB-C port, and a new button on the right Joy-Con.

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In late 2024, Nintendo had already confirmed that the Switch 2 would support all Switch software, offer the Nintendo Switch Online service, and use the Nintendo Account system. However, Nintendo cautioned that “Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”

A full Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2 is scheduled for April 2, where more details will be shared.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed

Business

16 January 2025 15:14

Tags: Nintendo

Nintendo has officially unveiled the successor to the Nintendo Switch with a brief promotional video, confirming the console’s name as the Nintendo Switch 2. Staying true to the extensive leaks, the new console appears to be a larger, more powerful iteration of its predecessor.

While Nintendo did not announce a specific release date or price during Thursday’s reveal, the company confirmed a 2025 release window. The only game shown running on the Switch 2 was a new Mario Kart title.

As anticipated, the Switch 2 retains the hybrid design of the original, allowing for both portable play and TV mode through a dock, complete with detachable Joy-Con controllers. The reveal also confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with both physical and digital games from the original Switch. Notable hardware updates include magnetic Joy-Con connections, a U-shaped kickstand, a second USB-C port, and a new button on the right Joy-Con.

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In late 2024, Nintendo had already confirmed that the Switch 2 would support all Switch software, offer the Nintendo Switch Online service, and use the Nintendo Account system. However, Nintendo cautioned that “Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.”

A full Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2 is scheduled for April 2, where more details will be shared.

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