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:
North America:
New York, April 4-6, 2025
Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
Europe:
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
Oceania:
Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025
Asia:
Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
Hong Kong, To be announced
Taipei, To be announced