Nintendo Switch 2 unveiled: Everything Nintendo showed – first images and gameplay

Nintendo has announced the Switch 2. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the new console.

The day has finally come: Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2. We’ve summarized all the information known so far for you.

Nintendo Switch 2: Release is this year – Direct in April

The console will be released in 2025. Nintendo hasn’t revealed any more details yet.

A Nintendo Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2 will take place on April 2, 2025 There will be several hands-on events worldwide in the coming weeks.

1 of 1

Nintendo Switch 2: An overview of the known innovations so far

The leaks seem to have been accurate for the most part. The console will be available in a black version with turquoise and peach accents.

Screen: The display diagonal has grown. Nintendo has not yet shared any technical specifications, but it looks very much like the 8-inch screen of the leaked dummy models.

1 of 2

Joy-Cons:In terms of design, the new Joy-Cons look very similar to the old ones, but there are some important changes.

• Magnetic mechanism:; a lever button on the back allows the Joy-Cons to be detached from the console. The satisfying click when reattaching them is still there.

• Joy-Con as a mouse? Both Joy-Cons have a small opening on the side that could indicate an optical sensor. In addition, the new Joy-Con rails are open and in the trailer the controllers fly away like mice. A concrete confirmation of the new feature is still pending.

• New button: In the bottom right, under the home button, you will now find a new unlabeled button. It is not yet clear what it is for.

• Contacts, for the Joy-Cons: The contacts with which the controllers are connected to the console are located on the side of the console.

The dockhas a new design with rounded corners. Further innovations are not yet known.

Backwards compatibility: The Switch 2 is compatible with the games of the first console – both physically and digitally.

Kickstand: The kickstand is now u-shaped and offers a wide range of viewing angles.

New Joy-Con Grip: The new controller grip for the two new Joy-Cons also has a magnetic connector.

Second USB-C port: There is now an additional USB-C port on the top.

What do you think of the Nintendo Switch 2? Are you satisfied with the new features or did you want more? Will you buy the new console? Feel free to write it in the comments!