Nintendo Releases First Look Of Switch 2 Console: Check All The Details Here

Good news for game enthusiasts!

The wait has finally ended. Nintendo has finally and officially revealed the first glimpse at the much-anticipated Switch 2 console. The brand released a brief teaser video of the hybrid system online, which instantly gathered millions of views within a few hours.

The Switch 2 is set to go on sale sometime this year, and while Nintendo revealed a ton of details about the hybrid console, we still don’t know much about its next-generation hardware.

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Switch 2 is the name of the console! Yes, Nintendo is calling the successor of the Switch simply "Switch 2." While it may appear to be an understated name—something Nintendo would never do—they did. If history is any indication, Nintendo has previously used names such as the Wii U, 3DS, and Game Boy Advance, and those naming strategies were more intelligent and imaginative. Nintendo has never used a number to describe a new or iterative console, which reveals a lot about how the company views its products and intends to promote them.

The Switch 2 boasts a modern design, with a U-shaped kickstand for better stability during tabletop gaming. Furthermore, a second USB-C port has been introduced, expanding charging and accessory options.

By the looks of it, the Switch 2 is a sleek-looking tablet, though it’s now bigger in size. Some may not like the idea of the entire unit being dark grey, and the Joy-Cons being devoid of the fun colours that made the original Switch almost instantly recognisable. But here’s the thing: the Switch 2, as a hybrid design, feels more mature—something along the lines of what the iPhone looks like today after 17 years on the market.

The trailer has also revealed a new Mario Kart game, potentially one of the first exclusive titles for the Switch 2. Nintendo also mentioned in its release that it will host a "Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2," which will air on April 2. That is where more details will be revealed. The company will also hold several Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events across the world where can go hands-on with Nintendo Switch 2. However, India does not seem to be on the list.

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

These events will provide enthusiasts with the opportunity to experience the Nintendo Switch 2 firsthand before its official launch.