Switch 2 Finally Revealed In Official New Trailer

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Over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself in a whirlwind of speculation as a dedicated Nintendo fan. With an increasing number of whispers and leaks hinting at their upcoming console, it seemed like everyone – from casual gamers to die-hard enthusiasts – was certain that Shigeru Miyamoto’s team would unveil the Switch 2 any day now.

Instead of an official announcement or preview trailer, we received unofficial posts from third parties showcasing images of the handheld-hybrid device. As a result, there was confusion among fans since Nintendo hadn’t issued any formal comments about it.

At long last, the wait is over as Nintendo unveils a first glimpse of the upcoming Switch 2, revealing it through an official video trailer.

Introducing #NintendoSwitch2, the successor to Nintendo Switch, releasing in 2025.

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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 16, 2025

You can find the video on our organization’s main YouTube page. Additional details and updates will be shared starting from April 2nd.

Based on whispers and conjecture, it appears that the design of the Switch 2 resembles its predecessor quite a bit. Given that it was previously announced as being backward compatible, this isn’t too unexpected.

It has previously been hinted and discussed that the latest Joy-Cons and their magnetic attachment method would be unveiled, while it appears the plastic surrounding the joysticks has been reinforced for a stronger build – potentially addressing the drifting problem found in previous Joy-Con models.

Up to this point, no details have been provided regarding the price, launch date, or additional games aside from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that was demonstrated on the screen of the latest console.

Now that we’ve received our initial, verified details, it’s likely we’ll see much more emerging shortly – given everyone is eager for updates before April arrives.

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2025-01-16 17:39