Nintendo officially reveals Switch 2, confirms features like top USB-C, magnetic JoyCons

Nintendo has officially revealed its new hardware, and the leaks were pretty much correct across the board: Switch 2 has a top USB-C, mystery button, etc.

Nintendo officially reveals Switch 2, confirms features like top USB-C, magnetic JoyCons
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TL;DR: Nintendo has announced the Switch 2 console, confirming leaks about its design, including a larger screen and new controllers. No specs were revealed, but a special event on April 2, 2025, will showcase new games. Global hands-on events require a Nintendo Account for participation, boosting user engagement.

Nintendo has officially announced its new Switch 2 console...and the leaks had basically spoiled the surprise weeks before the reveal.

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The Switch 2 is no longer a badly-kept secret. The cat is finally out of the bag as Nintendo today revealed a first look at the Switch 2 hardware. At first glance, the new handheld is a lot like the older model with a few obvious upgrades including a larger screen, bigger controllers, and other features such as a secondary USB-C charging port at the top.

Leaked renders had previously shown these designs quite some time before Nintendo's announcement, including the new snap-on magnetic JoyCon controllers and the peek-over design of the Switch 2's dock.

No spec information was announced and Nintendo is holding a special event on April 2, 2025 that will highlight new games and content coming to the Switch 2.

Nintendo will also be touring the globe with hands-on Switch 2 events where consumers can try out the hardware. Interestingly enough, everyone has to have a Nintendo Account in order to participate, which will undoubtedly help spike those acquisition numbers.

Check below for more information about the console:

For more details on Nintendo Switch 2, please tune in for the "Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - 4.2.2025" which will air on Wednesday, April 2.

Nintendo will also hold Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events, where consumers can go hands-on with Nintendo Switch 2, in cities around the world.

Nintendo Switch 2 Experience host cities and schedule. All dates are local.

North America:

  • New York, April 4-6, 2025
  • Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
  • Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
  • Toronto, April 25-27, 2025

Europe:

  • Paris, April 4-6, 2025
  • London, April 11-13, 2025
  • Milan, April 25-27, 2025
  • Berlin, April 25-27, 2025
  • Madrid, May 9-11, 2025
  • Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025

Oceania:

  • Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025

Asia:

  • Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
  • Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
  • Hong Kong, To be announced
  • Taipei, To be announced

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Derek joined the TweakTown team in 2015 and has since reviewed and played 1000s of hours of new games. Derek is absorbed with the intersection of technology and gaming, and is always looking forward to new advancements. With over six years in games journalism under his belt, Derek aims to further engage the gaming sector while taking a peek under the tech that powers it. He hopes to one day explore the stars in No Man's Sky with the magic of VR.

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