Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced the "Nintendo Switch 2," the successor model to the Nintendo Switch, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Japan time.
"Nintendo Switch 2" Confirmed for Release in 2025
Nintendo Co., Ltd. has officially announced the "Nintendo Switch 2," the successor model to the Nintendo Switch, which had been previously teased.
The preview video suggests an increase in the size of the LCD screen and Joy-Con controllers (official name unknown) compared to the original Nintendo Switch.
The design has also been updated, with a USB Type-C port on the top of the console.
「Nintendo Switch 2」の予告映像を掲載しました。
Nintendo Switchの後継機種として、2025年の発売を予定しています。#NintendoSwitch2https://t.co/2EAVi3O4Q2
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) January 16, 2025
Hands-on Events to Be Held in 15 Cities Worldwide
"Nintendo Switch 2" hands-on events are scheduled to be held in 15 cities worldwide.
In Japan, they will take place on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Makuhari Messe Halls 9, 10, and 11.
The regions where the hands-on events will be held are as follows:
- New York
- Paris
- Los Angeles
- London
- Berlin
- Dallas
- Milan
- Toronto
- Tokyo
- Amsterdam
- Madrid
- Melbourne
- Seoul
- Hong Kong
- Taipei
Registration for the hands-on event in Japan is already open on the "Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-on Event TOKYO" special page.
Registration closes at 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 19.
Since this will be a large-scale hands-on event, renting out three halls at Makuhari Messe for two days, it seems likely that many people will be selected, but fierce competition is expected.
Clear your schedule and register before you forget!
[任天堂HP]「Nintendo Switch 2 体験会 TOKYO」のページを公開しました。
2025年発売予定の「Nintendo Switch 2」を、実際に手に取って体験いただけるイベントです。
4月26日（土）・27日（日）の2日間、千葉・幕張メッセ ホール9・10・11にて開催します。#NintendoSwitch2https://t.co/ay76CyrPD9
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) January 16, 2025