Nintendo dropped a video Thursday teasing its next console, the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for release in 2025.
Why it matters
The original Switch redefined gaming with its hybrid design, selling over 146 million units and hosting some of Nintendo’s greatest hits.
The details
- Design tweaks:
- Bigger console size, retaining its handheld charm.
- Black Joy-Con controllers with colored accents now snap on with what appears to be magnets.
- Bigger SL and SR buttons for improved usability.
- A new button under the home button on the right Joy-Con, spotted in earlier leaks.
- Hardware updates:
- USB-C port sits alongside the 3.5mm headphone jack on top.
- Redesigned kickstand, now U-shaped for added stability.
- A rounded dock and a controller grip for snapping in Joy-Cons are part of the package.
- Backward compatibility:
- Switch 2 supports physical and digital Switch games but warns some titles may not be fully compatible.
What’s next
- Nintendo Direct: April 2nd, 2025, for a deeper dive into Switch 2 details.
Source: TheVerge
