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The '''Nintendo Switch 2''' is a hybrid home and handheld console and the successor to the [[Nintendo Switch]]; it is Nintendo's first console to use a standardized numbering system to differentiate it from its predecessor (in the vein of {{wp|Sony}}'s {{wp|PlayStation}} family of home consoles). Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 uses a pair of detachable Joy-Con as its controllers and can be played on the TV by placing it in the dock or in handheld mode by taking it out. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly larger than the original Nintendo Switch, and its Joy-Con are connected directly to the sides of the console via {{wp|Gender of connectors and fasteners|gendered plugs}} rather than vertical slide locks. Additionally, the Joy-Con, when disconnected from the console, can be turned on their sides and moved around on a flat surface like a computer mouse. The console also features an extra USB-C port at the top, and its kickstand extends across the full width of the console. It is backwards compatible with most physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. It uses an all-black color scheme, which also applies to the Joy-Con, with neon blue and neon red accents underneath the left and right sticks and for the left and right connectors, respectively.<ref name=FirstLook/>
The '''Nintendo Switch 2''' is a hybrid home and handheld console and the successor to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It is Nintendo's first console to use a standardized numbering system to differentiate it from its predecessor (in the vein of {{wp|Sony}}'s {{wp|PlayStation}} family of home consoles). Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 uses a pair of detachable Joy-Con as its controllers and can be played on the TV by placing it in the dock or in handheld mode by taking it out. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly larger than the original Nintendo Switch, and its Joy-Con are connected directly to the sides of the console via {{wp|Gender of connectors and fasteners|gendered plugs}} rather than vertical slide locks. Additionally, the Joy-Con, when disconnected from the console, can be turned on their sides and moved around on a flat surface like a computer mouse. The console also features an extra USB-C port at the top, and its kickstand extends across the full width of the console; the angle at which it is reclined can be adjusted. It is backwards compatible with most physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. It uses an all-black color scheme, which also applies to the Joy-Con, with neon blue and neon red accents underneath the left and right sticks and for the left and right connectors, respectively.<ref name=FirstLook/>


The Nintendo Switch 2 was first revealed in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of a new ''[[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|Mario Kart]]'' on the system. A Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to broadcast on April 2, 2025. A series of hands-on events for customers called the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience is also planned for locations around the world.<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Website/>
The Nintendo Switch 2 was first revealed in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of a new ''[[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|Mario Kart]]'' on the system. A Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to broadcast on April 2, 2025. A series of hands-on events for customers called the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience is also planned for locations around the world.<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Website/>
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Nintendo Switch 2 system and logo.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, with the logo in front
Nintendo Switch 2 system and logo.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, with the logo in front
Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2).png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode playing the untitled ''Mario Kart'' game
Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2).png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode playing the untitled ''Mario Kart'' game
Nintendo Switch 2 TV mode Mario Kart.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode playing the untitled ''Mario Kart'' game
Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility.png|The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 playing ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' in handheld mode, showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2's backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games
Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility.png|The Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 playing ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' in handheld mode, showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2's backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games
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Nintendo Switch 2
A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2
Release date World 2025[1][2]
Predecessor Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch 2 logo

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a hybrid home and handheld console and the successor to the Nintendo Switch. It is Nintendo's first console to use a standardized numbering system to differentiate it from its predecessor (in the vein of Sony's PlayStation family of home consoles). Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 uses a pair of detachable Joy-Con as its controllers and can be played on the TV by placing it in the dock or in handheld mode by taking it out. The Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly larger than the original Nintendo Switch, and its Joy-Con are connected directly to the sides of the console via gendered plugs rather than vertical slide locks. Additionally, the Joy-Con, when disconnected from the console, can be turned on their sides and moved around on a flat surface like a computer mouse. The console also features an extra USB-C port at the top, and its kickstand extends across the full width of the console; the angle at which it is reclined can be adjusted. It is backwards compatible with most physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. It uses an all-black color scheme, which also applies to the Joy-Con, with neon blue and neon red accents underneath the left and right sticks and for the left and right connectors, respectively.[1]

The Nintendo Switch 2 was first revealed in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of a new Mario Kart on the system. A Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to broadcast on April 2, 2025. A series of hands-on events for customers called the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience is also planned for locations around the world.[1][2]

Backwards-compatible games

A gallery of some of the Nintendo Switch games backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2
A selection of Nintendo Switch games backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2

The following Nintendo Switch Super Mario games have been confirmed to be backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.[2]

Gallery

References

  1. ^ a b c d Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer. YouTube (English). Retrieved January 16, 2025. (Archived January 16, 2025, 17:56:20 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  2. ^ a b c Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo - Official Site. Nintendo (official US website) (English). Retrieved January 16, 2025. (Archived January 16, 2025, 14:27:23 UTC via Wayback Machine.)

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