Nintendo fans, the wait is almost over. After years of rumor, speculation, and anticipation, the Nintendo Switch 2 is officially arriving later this year.
Nintendo released the first official look at the updated console today. Check it out below.
What do we know about the design of the Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch first released back in 2017. Like the original, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hybrid console, playable as both a handheld portable device and docked to a TV with detachable controllers.
As an upgrade, not a full redesign, the Switch 2 features the same basic structure as the original console, with a center screen bracketed by removable Joy-Con controllers. However, the video shared by Nintendo shows the Switch 2 will feature a slightly different look. Updated features appear to include a larger screen, thinner bezels, and an additional button on the right Joy-Con. The new console also ditches the red and blue colored Joy-Cons in favor of black controllers with red and blue rings around the joysticks. Another new feature? A full U-shaped kickstand that pops out to support the console.
What about the specs and gameplay?
Nintendo hasn’t confirmed any specs for the new Switch console. So, you’ll still have to wait a little longer to learn about the Switch 2’s exact dimensions, hardware, battery life, and other such details.
However, this first look did confirm that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible. So, you should still be able to play all your Switch games on the updated console.
When will Nintendo release the Switch 2?
Though we don’t have a specific release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 just yet, we did get confirmation today that it will release in 2025.
We also know more details will be announced during a dedicated Nintendo Direct on April 2. So, you can most likely look out for the new console in the later half of the year.
What do you think?
So, what do you think of the first official look at the Switch 2? Let us know in the comments below. And check back to THS for more Nintendo news and updates as we get closer to the release of the Switch 2.
