Nintendo officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming several leaks and rumors that had circulated prior to the announcement. The Switch 2 maintains the hybrid handheld and docked design, features a larger screen, and includes detachable Joy-Cons with a new U-shaped kickstand. While Nintendo did not confirm all technical specifications, the console is expected to support AI upscaling and possibly 4K resolution when docked. The Joy-Cons may have an optical sensor for mouse-like functionality, and there are rumors of magnetic connections and Hall-effect joysticks to address drift issues. The console will support both physical and digital games, and it includes two USB-C ports.
Nintendo did not announce a specific release date, but the console is expected in 2025. The Switch 2 will launch with a new Mario Kart game, though other rumored titles remain unconfirmed. The console is said to have increased RAM and storage, and it may support microSD Express for faster data access. Overall, the reveal confirmed many aspects of the leaks, but some details, particularly technical specifications, remain unverified until further announcements or hands-on previews.
Key takeaways:
The Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to be a hybrid console with detachable Joy-Cons and a U-shaped kickstand.
The Switch 2 will be released in 2025, but an exact date has not been announced.
The console features a larger screen than its predecessors, with rumors suggesting an 8-inch LCD display.
The Switch 2 will support both physical and digital games, with a confirmed cartridge slot.
