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Nintendo has shared the first images of the Nintendo Switch 2 in a video posted on YouTube. The successor to the very popular game console will simply be called Switch 2. As the name suggests, it shares the same design philosophy with a modular form factor.
Right out of the gate, the video shows the main difference with the Switch – the Switch 2 will be a bigger console with a bigger display. There is still a significant bezel around the display.
The Joy-Con controllers are also getting a massive update. Due to the larger screen size, they are also larger and feature a more rounded design. They attach magnetically to the sides of the tablet.
Nintendo is going for a less colorful design with this new console. This time, the Switch 2 is almost entirely black with some accented colors under the controller sticks and on top of the Joy-Cons.
The console will be dockable so you can also play on your TV. In this case, you can detach the controllers and use them as two separate controllers, or plug them into a separate controller socket.
And if you are playing on the go, the kickstand on the back of the device has been redesigned. It feels much sturdier than the kickstand on the original Switch. There is also a new USB-C port at the top of the device – this is a better place if you want to charge and play at the same time when using the Switch 2 as a portable device.
Nintendo Switch owners will be happy to hear that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support original Switch games. There will be a physical cartridge slot at the top of the device. Digital games originally designed for the Switch will also run on the new console.
The only game that appears in the video is a Mario Kart game. It looks similar to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but it’s not clear if it’s just the existing Nintendo Switch game or a new Mario Kart game.
The most significant difference with the Nintendo Switch will be in the device. The company will likely upgrade the internal components so that the console supports more demanding games. But we have to wait to learn more on this front.
Details are still thin when it comes to pricing and availability as well. The company plans to share more details in a Nintendo Direct live video on April 2, 2025. So it seems that the release of Nintendo Switch 2 is still months away.
