Nintendo will introduce Switch 2, its latest and very highly anticipated handheld gaming console. The company revealed its design and some key features, like the larger size and bigger display, likely an 8.4″ OLED panel. The Joy-Cons will be magnetic and will lose the vibrant Red and Blue colors that now make their way underneath the joystick.
The launch is scheduled for today, April 2. It will be streamed on social media and will begin at 6 AM Pacific time or 9 AM Eastern, which is 13:00 GMT/UTC. Here’s the stream on YouTube:
Nintendo will launch Switch 2 with additional triggers on the back, next to the L/R buttons. An updated U-shaped kickstand will give users more freedom in positioning the device.
Switch 2 is getting bigger, which means it will get a new dock. Nintendo also showcased a brief demo of a game that looks like Mario Kart 9. There aren’t full specs or details, but we do know people will get to try out the device through multiple hands-on experiences worldwide:
- New York, April 4-6, 2025
- Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
- Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
- Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
- Paris, April 4-6, 2025
- London, April 11-13, 2025
- Milan, April 25-27, 2025
- Berlin, April 25-27, 2025
- Madrid, May 9-11, 2025
- Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025
- Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025
- Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
- Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
- Hong Kong, To be announced
- Taipei, To be announced
North America:
Europe:
Oceania:
Asia: