Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, the highly anticipated successor to its popular hybrid console.

Nintendo is expected to show off the Switch 2's hardware this Thursday, according to a popular gaming podcast.

Nintendo unveils the Switch 2 with a bigger screen, improved joycons, and a new Mario Kart game, set for a 2025 release. Get ready for more details in April.

Revealed on Jan. 16 via Nintendo’s YouTube and other social media channels, the Nintendo Switch 2 console promises to build on the massive success of the original Switch. As excitement skyrockets, gamers are clamoring to know what games they can expect from this next-gen system.

The upcoming Nintendo Direct will be broadcasted on the official Nintendo YouTube channels, such as Nintendo UK and Nintendo of America.

So, those are some of the coolest little details we spotted in the Switch 2 reveal trailer. Reminder, if you want to see everything, including discussions around the magnets, the new straps, the kickstand, and the release buttons for the Joy-Con, make sure to watch the full video.

Nintendo will reveal more about the Nintendo Switch 2 in a special Direct event on April 2, 2025. Further details about the event’s timing will be announced later. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events will take place in various cities globally, allowing fans to get a hands-on preview. The schedule is as follows:

The recent deluge of Switch 2 details will have left Nintendo "really mad" and prompted time-consuming investigations

Nintendo will host the Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025, via YouTube and its website. The exact time of the event is not yet confirmed. The broadcast will also be available as a video-on-demand (VOD).

How big was the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer yesterday? Big enough to cross over 100 million views in less than 48 hours! Details here!

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