Nintendo Finally Announces New Console: Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's new console finally gets a reveal.

After months of speculation and leaks about Nintendo‘s upcoming console, Nintendo finally announced the next Nintendo Switch iteration on its official channels. The Nintendo Switch 2, a new system in the Nintendo catalog, will launch in 2025.

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To see the full trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2, check out the video below:

Nintendo Switch 2 is a bigger, sleeker console, with new joy-con designs and most importantly, more power. While Nintendo didn’t show much in the console reveal, there were three huge confirmations.

1. Nintendo Switch 2 is Backwards Compatible

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The first is the reveal that the Nintendo Switch 2 can play both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games. While Nintendo confirmed this publicly months ago, it’s nice to see them stick to that promise.

2. A New Mario Kart is Coming to Switch 2

Outside of a look at the new console, dock, joy-cons, and grip, Nintendo showed what appears to be a new game: a new Mario Kart. The giveaway is the new look, karts, and map unfamiliar to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

3. Switch 2 Direct Debuts on April 2, 2025

More information for the Nintendo Switch 2 comes alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025. While we don’t have much to go on yet, it can be assumed that the release window, games, and pre-order options will appear during the showcase.

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Tai Hofmann
Tai Hofmann

Writing Lead and Editor for Press SPACE to Jump. My first memory is forcing my parents to play 50-round games of Mario Party on the N64. Now I love games on all platforms and hone in on new releases. Some of my favorite titles include Cuphead, Final Fantasy XIV, God of War, Persona 5, and Super Smash Bros.

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