The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially launching in 2025, and we’re here to break down what you need to know and how to secure your own.

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.

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Now, it’s difficult to pack the power of a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox X|S in a handheld device, but the new Switch should be much more powerful than its predecessor. Initial reactions to the console preview were mostly favorable, though news about potential game compatibility limitations with the Switch 2 has sparked disappointment among players.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has redesigned JoyCons and a kickstand. Most, but not all, original Switch games will be compatible.

The Switch 2 could shape up to be the ultimate all-in-one portable gaming device. There is potential for it to play other console games and PC games while still being the only device that can play Nintendo games. The only roadblock is Nintendo's insistence on keeping its ecosystem closed off and needlessly complicated.

As reported before, the Switch successor is indeed called the "Switch 2" and looks like a refined model of the existing handheld. The trailer confirms that the console's Joy-Cons will use magnets to attach to the tablet, and the right Joy-Con includes a mysterious new button.

The announcement doesn’t come as a surprise—especially in the wake of CES 2025, where several peripheral makers were bold enough to display replicas of the unrevealed hardware to showcase their Switch 2 accessories—but you might be shocked at just how closely the upcoming Switch 2 sticks to the form and function of its predecessor.

Nintendo just revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 on its official YouTube channel and a new landing page. Originally titled “An update from Nintendo,” the video shows a full render of the new hardware’s changes. A full Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 is scheduled for April 2, followed by in-person events worldwide.

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