All We Know About Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement

Finally, Nintendo Switch 2 Was Announced!

The Asami Games team was holding still while all these speculations and rumors about Nintendo Switch 2 have been in the air for the past two months. Yes, we were following them and had great expectations about the new console from the talented Nintendo hardware team. But decided to wait for the official announcement. And it didn’t make us wait too long, luckily.

On January 16, Nintendo revealed its new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles with a dropped 2-minute teaser that focused on the enhanced design and size of the consoles. Though, a few glimpses of upcoming exclusives were also revealed. Forget about the countless absurd leaks and rumors – finally, we’ve got the real deal.

Key Features of Nintendo Switch 2

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. The new console is definitely a bigger sister compared to Nintendo Switch 1. Nintendo pretty much made it clear.

Another big thing is magnetic (not sliding on rails) Joy-Cons. They simply snap in place, and it looks kind of…awesome, to be honest. Also, Joy-Cons look more massive for larger adult hands. It is a long-anticipated update, for sure.

A dual USB-C port is finally here! Charging will definitely become faster and easier in a world where a USB-C port is a standard for any portable or standalone device.

Also, Nintendo teased the mysterious “C” button below the Home button. Probably it is the button responsible for the connectivity to social media or direct live broadcasting. Some dataminers on Reddit claim that “C” is for “Campus” – a social function responsible for connecting your console to the Group Voice Chat. It looks realistic but let’s wait for the official confirmation on this one.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date

According to the popular insider SpheshalNick, we should expect the Nintendo Direct broadcast dedicated to Switch 2 release and launch somewhere in early April, 2025. However, these are just rumors, keep that in mind. It means that Nintendo Switch 2 release date may happen somewhere in June 2025. It is very similar to the original Switch’s launch campaign and release window. Can’t wait for the preorders to start!

What Games Will Be the Launch Titles for Nintendo Switch 2?

Nintendo promised to hold a Direct broadcast somewhere in spring 2025. One point of this event will be to tease the launch lineup for Nintendo Switch 2. They didn’t show the long-expected Mario Odyssey 2 but teased a few seconds of the new game in the Mario Kart series. A nice start, so to speak!

Despite the lack of game announcements, Nintendo dropped the backward compatibility bomb. It means that you can play your entire library of Nintendo Switch 1 exclusive on Switch 2 from day one after the launch date.

Nintendo Switch 2 Price Leaks

One more speculation about Nintendo Switch 2 that is still around is its launch price. Most experts, analytics, insiders, and media agree upon the Nintendo Switch 2 price leak of $ 499.99. The new Mario Kart bundle may add up to $ 50 on top of that. It is a huge leap from the original Switch’s price of $ 299.99 but considering such factors as world’s inflation and that the new console has much better hardware this price tag is quite understandable.

We can’t wait for more news to share with you about the upcoming launch of Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned and make sure to bookmark our website to learn more about Switch 2 games!