Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed – What You Need To Know

On January 17, 2025By Littum

Nintendo has finally revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the original Nintendo Switch, in a surprise first look trailer. The new console has been rumored for years, and it’s a highly anticipated release at NBC Select, as the original Nintendo Switch is one of our longtime favorite handheld gaming consoles.

Below is everything we know so far.

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Nintendo Switch 2, revealed

Nintendo didn’t share many details in the first look trailer – it’s purely visual, with no press release detailing specs like screen resolution or processing power.

What we can say for sure is that the Switch 2 is bigger than the original. Both the screen and the controllers are larger and more powerful than before.

The controllers appear to click into the sides of the console, possibly with magnets. The original Switch Joy-Con controllers slide into the sides using built-in rails. The controllers are now also black with red and blue color accents around the control sticks and edges.

The new console has a larger, longer stand that looks much more stable than the small corner stand on the original Switch. The dock also appears to be redesigned, although it’s hard to make out some details from the trailer.

The console will launch sometime in 2025. Pricing was not mentioned, and Nintendo will share more details and host hands-on events in April.

Do Nintendo Switch games work on Switch 2?

Yes. Nintendo shared that the Switch 2 will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, along with new Switch 2 titles. Certain titles may not be supported or fully compatible, according to the brand.

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m a reporter at NBC Select covering technology, including the latest stories on smartwatches, streaming devices and handheld game consoles. For this piece, I leveraged my experience covering new launches and gaming products to better understand the latest news about the upcoming Nintendo Switch sequel.