Nintendo Officially Announces the Switch 2

In a move that seems almost like a nod to all the rumor mills around, Nintendo has officially taken the wraps off the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch in 2025. The announcement, however, was rather subdued. Be sure to check out the teaser trailer and let us know if it matches up with all the buzz.

When it comes to the physical aspects, there aren’t too many surprises if you’ve been following the leaks on social media. The trailer does show off some changes, like the difference in size and an improved support stand, which is great news. Plus, there’s a big emphasis on Joy-Con connectivity. It feels like Nintendo is signaling, “You’re spilling all the mundane details, folks. The juicy stuff is on hold until April.”

Mark your calendars for April 2nd, when Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2. Right after, you’ll get to try it out yourself during the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience, scheduled at various places and dates, which are as follows:

In North America, you can catch the event in:
– New York from April 4th to 6th, 2025
– Los Angeles from April 11th to 13th, 2025
– Dallas from April 25th to 27th, 2025
– Toronto, also from April 25th to 27th, 2025

European fans can head to:
– Paris from April 4th to 6th, 2025
– London from April 11th to 13th, 2025
– Milan from April 25th to 27th, 2025
– Berlin, also from April 25th to 27th, 2025
– Meanwhile, Madrid and Amsterdam will host on May 9th to 11th, 2025

Down in Oceania, the location is:
– Melbourne, from May 10th to 11th, 2025

And for those in Asia:
– Tokyo (Makuhari) on April 26th to 27th, 2025
– Seoul from May 31st to June 1st, 2025
– Hong Kong and Taipei dates are yet to be confirmed

Now, you might be wondering about the games available at these events. It looks like a new Mario Kart is on the list, as hinted at in the trailer. Expect plenty more gaming updates during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. If you’re planning to attend, double-check that your Nintendo account is good to go.

Keep in mind that you’ll need a Nintendo Account to take part in the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience. Registration for tickets will open soon, so stay tuned for details.

In other exciting news, it’s official that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support games made exclusively for it, in addition to both physical and digital Nintendo Switch titles. However, be aware that certain Switch games might not be entirely compatible with the Switch 2. More details on that will be coming, so just sit tight.

Honestly, we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Make sure to join us for the next episode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast, where we’ll delve into our predictions for the upcoming months. It’s going to be thrilling!