Gaming giant Nintendo revealed its newest console Thursday in a highly anticipated announcement gamers had been waiting for since rumors of its release first spread years ago. The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system,

The new console looks physically similar to the popular Switch system, which has sold more than 146 million units in seven years.

There’s a new button under the home button on the right Joy-Con, which had shown up in leaks. The video also appears to show the Joy-Cons being used similarly to a mouse. And the SL and SR buttons on the Joy-Cons are bigger than they are on the original Switch’s Joy-Cons.

Nintendo showed off its new Switch 2 console in a video trailer Thursday, featuring a bigger display and joy controllers.

Nintendo's announcement for the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 has been seemingly confirmed by Walmart.

It happened! If you’ve been waiting patiently for the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement on Thursday, January 16 2025, the gaming company delivered with a teaser trailer for the sequel to its other handheld device.

Nintendo seems to have narrowed the window in which the Switch 2 will arrive thanks to the console's upcoming promotional schedule.

In a sparse teaser, Nintendo announced the Switch 2, its first major console release since the original Switch released in 2017 to huge sales.

A specific release date has not yet been disclosed, but all signs point to an early launch in the year, with additional details to be revealed during the “Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2” event on April 2, 2025. Stay tuned for updates and keep an eye on Nintendo’s official channels for the latest announcements.

Nintendo showcased the Switch 2 in a short reveal trailer and promises more details, including pricing, in April.

Let’s break down Nintendo’s official trailer for the console, which teases improved Joy-Cons and a sneak peek at what appears to be a brand-new ‘Mario Kart’ title.