Nintendo Switch 2 Revealed: Everything We Know About Nintendo's Next Console

After years of rumors and leaks, Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain on the Switch 2. The successor to one of the best-selling consoles of all time maintains the hybrid concept while delivering significant upgrades across the board.

Bigger, Better Screen

The most immediately noticeable upgrade is the larger 8-inch display, up from 6.2 inches on the original Switch. The screen is brighter, sharper, and uses improved LCD technology. While not OLED like the Switch OLED model, it's a significant improvement.

Docked mode supports up to 4K output using NVIDIA's DLSS technology, which upscales games intelligently while maintaining smooth framerates.

Backwards Compatibility

In a move that will delight existing Switch owners, the Switch 2 plays all Switch physical and digital games. Your library carries forward, and many games will receive automatic performance improvements on the new hardware.

New Joy-Cons

The redesigned Joy-Cons feature:

• Magnetic attachment: Click into place magnetically
• Improved sticks: Larger, more durable analog sticks
• Mouse mode: Use Joy-Con as a mouse on flat surfaces
• Better battery: Extended playtime per charge

Launch Lineup

Nintendo confirmed several games for the Switch 2 launch window:

• Mario Kart 9: New entry with expanded roster and tracks
• 3D Mario (TBA): New mainline Mario title
• Metroid Prime 4: Finally launching on new hardware
• Enhanced ports: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom running at 60fps

Release Date and Price

Nintendo hasn't confirmed exact pricing, but leaks suggest $399 USD—$50 more than the original Switch's launch price. The console is expected to launch in Holiday 2025, with preorders opening in the coming months.

What This Means

The Switch was a phenomenon, selling over 140 million units. The Switch 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel—it's the same hybrid concept with better specs. For Nintendo fans, that's probably exactly what they wanted.