Nintendo revealed its newest console, the Switch 2, at a highly anticipated event. This successor to the popular Nintendo Switch will be released in 2025 and features a larger design with Joy-Cons attaching to the side. The console will be compatible with both Switch 2 exclusive games and existing Switch titles, although some games may not be fully supported.
Gaming giant Nintendo revealed its newest console Thursday in a highly anticipated announcement gamers had been waiting for since rumors of its release first spread years ago.
The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, will be released in 2025, the company said., Nintendo showcases a larger version of the Switch that looks similar to its predecessor. The video also shows the system’s controllers, or Joy-Cons, now attach to the side of the main unit rather than sliding in.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will play Switch 2 exclusive games, as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, the company said.Nintendo claims more information about the system will be available during the company’s April Nintendo Direct event.
The Kyoto-based game developer said it will also host “Nintendo Switch 2 Experience” events in several countries, where players can get a hands-on experience with the new system. Those events are planned for cities such as Los Angeles, New York, London and Paris beginning in April. Ticket registration for those events begins Friday, Nintendo said.
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