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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, akin to 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''' 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, akin to a computer mouse. The console also features an extra USB-C port at the top, and its kickstand extends across almost 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/> | ||
A successor to the Nintendo Switch was first confirmed by [[Shuntaro Furukawa]] in May 2024, and it was first officially revealed and named in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of a new ''[[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|Mario Kart]]'' on the system. It is the first new console to release during Furukawa's time as president of Nintendo. 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 from April to June.<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Website/> | A successor to the Nintendo Switch was first confirmed by [[Shuntaro Furukawa]] in May 2024,<ref>@NintendoCoLtd (May 7, 2024). [https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197 "''This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.''"] ''X''. Retrieved January 18, 2025.</ref> and it was first officially revealed and named in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of a new ''[[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|Mario Kart]]'' on the system. It is the first new console to release during Furukawa's time as president of Nintendo. 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 from April to June.<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Website/> | ||
==Backwards-compatible games== | ==Backwards-compatible games== | ||
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Nintendo Switch 2 docked.jpg|The Nintendo Switch 2 docked | Nintendo Switch 2 docked.jpg|The Nintendo Switch 2 docked | ||
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 [[Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch 2)|untitled ''Mario Kart'' game]] | ||
Nintendo Switch 2 TV mode Mario Kart.png|The Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode playing the | 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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| Release date |  2025[1][2] |
| Predecessor | Nintendo Switch |
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, akin to a computer mouse. The console also features an extra USB-C port at the top, and its kickstand extends across almost 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]
A successor to the Nintendo Switch was first confirmed by Shuntaro Furukawa in May 2024,[3] and it was first officially revealed and named in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, alongside gameplay of a new Mario Kart on the system. It is the first new console to release during Furukawa's time as president of Nintendo. 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 from April to June.[1][2]
Backwards-compatible games
The following Nintendo Switch Super Mario games have been confirmed to be backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. More details and games will be confirmed at a later date.[2]
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- Luigi's Mansion 3
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership
- Mario Strikers: Battle League
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder[1]
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- WarioWare: Move It!
Gallery
A promotional photo of the Nintendo Switch 2
A promotional banner of the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 docked
The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode, with the logo in front
The Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode playing the untitled Mario Kart game
The Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode playing the untitled Mario Kart game
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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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ニンテンドースイッチ2[4] Nintendō Suitchi Tsū |
Nintendo Switch 2 |
References
- ^ 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.)
- ^ 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.)
- ^ @NintendoCoLtd (May 7, 2024). "This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation." X. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ January 16, 2025. 【Switch2】ニンテンドースイッチ2正式発表。発売日は2025年。世界各都市で体験会も開催. Famitsu (Japanese). Retrieved January 17, 2025. (Archived January 17, 2025, 08:07:38 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
