Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed: Everything We Know So Far About The Next Gen Console

Nintendo has officially pulled the curtains off its long-anticipated next-generation console, the Switch 2, marking the end of an era for the original Switch, which has been the company's flagship console for nearly a decade. The original Switch, released in March 2017, was a massive success, becoming the third-best-selling gaming console of all time, with sales figures that surpassed even the most optimistic projections.

The Switch 2's design and some of its features were showcased in a recently released video, which revealed a larger console with magnetic connections on its Joy-Cons. The Joy-Cons also appear to have the capability to be used as a mouse, opening up new possibilities for gameplay and user interaction. While the video provided a glimpse into the console's design, it left many questions unanswered, including the Switch 2's price, release date, and software lineup for its launch.

Nintendo's community was treated to a handful of Easter eggs, including a tease of a new Mario Kart game, which is sure to generate excitement among fans of the popular racing series. More information about the Switch 2 is expected to be revealed at a Nintendo Direct session on April 2, which will likely provide a more detailed look at the console's features, games, and release plans.

The Switch 2's official debut has been a long time coming, with rumors and leaks swirling around the console for several years. Over the last 12 months, Nintendo has slowly begun to reveal more details about the console, including its backward compatibility with original Switch games, which was confirmed in November. Accessory pre-orders from third-party companies also provided some clues about the console's design, which has now been officially confirmed.

To coincide with the April 2 Nintendo Direct session, Nintendo has announced a series of "Switch 2 Experience" events, which will be held globally and provide fans with the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the new console. The events will be free to attend, but attendees will need to have a Nintendo account. The events will be held in various cities around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, and Tokyo, among others.

The Switch 2 Experience events will give fans a chance to experience the new console and its features firsthand, and will likely generate a lot of buzz and excitement around the console's release. With the original Switch having been such a massive success, the pressure is on for the Switch 2 to live up to its predecessor's reputation. However, based on what we've seen so far, the Switch 2 is shaping up to be an impressive console that will likely appeal to both new and existing Nintendo fans.

Here is a list of host cities and dates for the Switch 2 Experience events: North America - New York, April 4-6, Los Angeles, April 11-13, Dallas, April 25-27, Toronto, April 25-27. Europe - Paris, April 4-6, London, April 11-13, Milan, April 25-27, Berlin, April 25-27, Madrid, May 9-11, Amsterdam, May 9-11. APAC - Melbourne, May 10-11, Tokyo, April 26-27, Seoul, May 31-June 1, Hong Kong, TBC, Taipei, TBC.