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Nintendo Switch 2 Ready for Takeoff

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 19,2025

Nintendo's highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been unveiled, though a comprehensive reveal is slated for a Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, 2025. A brief teaser showcased the console alongside a new Mario Kart title. The official announcement, found on Nintendo's website, confirmed the April 2nd date for the Nintendo Direct, promising a detailed look at the Switch 2 and its 2025 release. Specific broadcast times will be announced later.

Nintendo Switch 2 - A First Glimpse

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While details remain scarce, the preview highlighted the console's enhanced visuals and redesigned Joy-Con controllers, aligning with previous leaks suggesting a larger, more powerful successor to the original Switch.

Following the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo plans a series of global fan events. North American events are scheduled for New York (April 4-6), Los Angeles (April 11-13), Dallas (April 25-27), and Toronto (April 25-27). European locations include Paris (April 4-6), London (April 11-13), Milan (April 25-27), Berlin (April 25-27), Madrid (May 9-11), and Amsterdam (May 9-11). Further events are planned for Melbourne (May 10-11), Tokyo (April 26-27), Seoul (May 31-June 1), and Hong Kong/Taipei at a later date.

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