Nintendo revealed its next-generation gaming console through a two-minute video on January 16, 2025, showing off the Nintendo Switch 2 that’s coming in 2025. The new device keeps what made the original Switch popular – the ability to play both on TV and on the go – while making some important changes.
“We believe that meeting customer demand is the most important thing,” said Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, addressing concerns about availability when the console launches. The company plans to make 20 million units in the first year, more than the 15 million original Switch consoles sold at launch.
The most visible changes are a bigger screen with smaller borders and new controllers that snap on magnetically instead of sliding into place. These controllers, called Joy-Cons, are larger in size. They include a mysterious new “C” button, though Nintendo hasn’t explained what it does yet.
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Inside the console, technical improvements suggest enhanced gaming capabilities. The Switch 2 reportedly uses new technology from Nvidia that could offer improved performance. According to leaked information, it may include up to 12GB memory, which should help with game performance.
Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 will support both physical and digital games from the original Switch, though noting that “certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible.”
The announcement included a peek at a new Mario Kart game, with social media reports suggesting it might allow up to 24 players to race at once. Nintendo plans to share more details in a presentation on April 2, followed by hands-on events where people can try the console in major cities worldwide.
While Nintendo hasn’t announced a price, industry experts like Robin Zhu from Sanford C. Bernstein expect it to cost between $399 and $449, considering market factors and competition from other gaming systems.
