The Nintendo Switch 2 has been unveiled in a first-look trailer, showcasing the redesigned console with larger Joy-Con controllers, a bigger screen, and a revised stand. Backward compatibility with the original Switch was confirmed, though some games may not be fully compatible. A new Mario Kart game is teased, potentially Mario Kart 9, and hands-on events will be held globally between April and June.
The trailer begins with a view of the original Nintendo Switch, complete with the red and blue joy-con controllers. It then sweeps across the tablet, erasing what was once there and replacing it with the new design of the Nintendo Switch 2. Some notable changes are larger Joy-Con controllers, a seemingly larger screen, and a redesigned stand.
Not many specific details were revealed in the Nintendo Switch 2 first-look trailer. However, backward compatibility with the original Nintendo Switch was confirmed. They do note it will play both physical and digital Switch games, but some may not be fully compatible. More details on that will be shared on Nintendo’s website at a later date.Nintendo will also have Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on events happening around the world between April and June.
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