Nintendo Switch 2 revealed – here is everything we know so far

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Nintendo must be absolutely furious given what happened at CES 2025. Genki just outright showed off a mockup of what the Nintendo Switch 2 would look like – the tablet, Joy-Cons (I expect them to still be called Joy-Cons) and also the new dock. Nintendo decided to just drop a Switch 2 teaser video out of nowhere. No prior announcement, no nothing. Just a “here you go”.

There are a few things that are worth highlighting with the Nintendo Switch 2. It has a larger display compared t before, and the overall shape seems to have changed too – particularly with the Joy-Cons. Nintendo still manage to incorporate the blue and coral color in the Joy-Cons, even though they’re very subtle compared to what we had before. I’ not sure if I like this new blacked-out look.

The new Joy-Cons will connect to the main unit in a different manner as well. Going by the leaks, it plugs into the pins and there is a latch to pull before we can release the Joy-Cons.

The kickstand is different compared to what we had on the Switch OLED, and it’s still a really big upgrade over what we had with the original Switch.

As for the ports, there seems to be double USB-C ports. One at the top that I have no idea what’s it for, and another at the bottom to be connected to the dock.

And speaking of the dock, the new dock is a lot more rounded. It’s still about the same size as before – so we can drop the entire Switch onto the dock to connect it to the large screen.

As for the games, Nintendo only showed off Mario Kart. I’m not sure if it’s a new Mario Kart or not because I don’t play Mario Kart. Nintendo also mentioned that Switch games are compatible with the Switch 2, though not guaranteed.

There will be a Nintendo Direct on later this year – which will be aired on 2nd April 2025. Yes, it’s April – I checked.

Nintendo will also be showcasing the Switch 2 in these places publicly too, as according to their website.

• 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, To be announced
  • Taipei, To be announced

I’m certainly excited for the Switch 2. If rumors are true, they are indeed utilizing upscaler tech to ensure games run smoothly and efficiently even in handheld mode – and this is an application of upscaler tech that I am most excited about.

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