Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Console for 2025

Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch in 2025, with a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled for April 2, 2025, to provide further details on the console's features and launch titles. The new console will maintain backward compatibility with most original Switch games, although some titles may not be fully supported. Analysts estimate that Nintendo could ship over 20 million units within the first year, significantly exceeding the original Switch's 15 million, indicating the company's confidence in the new system's demand. This high supply aims to mitigate issues like scalping, which plagued previous console launches. The reveal included a first look at the console and a teaser for a new Mario Kart game expected at launch. As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await more information regarding pricing and specifications during the upcoming Nintendo Direct.