Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 with New Mario Titles, Launching 2025
January 21, 2025The new console will be backwards compatible with nearly all original Switch titles, although some games may not be fully supported.
The design features thinner bezels and larger Joy-Cons, while also maintaining compatibility with original Switch cartridges.
Improvements in the Joy-Cons include a potentially magnetic attachment system to address issues like Joy-Con drift.
Expected launch titles include a new Mario Kart game and a new 3D Mario game, alongside updates for popular franchises like Splatoon and Animal Crossing.
Battery life is expected to be comparable to the current model, balancing increased power demands with improved efficiency.
Nintendo has officially revealed the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to launch sometime in 2025.
The Switch 2 retains a similar design to its predecessor, featuring a detachable controller system and a touchscreen tablet, but with notable hardware improvements.
Analysts predict the Switch 2 will retail between $399 and $499, with a potential base price of $449.
The anticipated new Mario Kart game is expected to support races with up to 24 players in both single and multiplayer modes.
Pre-orders for the Switch 2 are expected to open 3-4 months prior to its release, with more details to be announced on Nintendo's website.
A Nintendo Direct video scheduled for April 2, 2025, will provide further details about the console.
While details on specifications and pricing remain limited, excitement is building within the gaming community.
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The Independent • Jan 20, 2025
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