Nintendo Switch 2 explained: release date, price, games, and new Joy-Cons
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Now that Nintendo’s announced the thing, we run down every important detail about the Switch 2, from its new Joy-Cons to its games. There has been a lot of chatter about the Nintendo Switch 2 over the past several months. So much so that it felt like we already knew everything about it before Nintendo properly revealed it.
![[Mario Kart 9 from Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236190843-c1a4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
While the first trailer was brief, and lacked any narration or text to explain what was being shown, it still managed to confirm a number of details about the console or at least corroborate some of the leaks. Below we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the Switch 2, from its features to when you can try it out for yourself.
![[Nintendo Switch 2 on a blue and orange background]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236182939-869f.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Nintendo has yet to announce a release date for the Switch 2, beyond a vague 2025 window. However, based on what we do know, it seems like you shouldn’t expect it to launch any earlier than April. Aside from the fact that Nintendo has a dedicated Switch 2 Direct planned for April 2, which will no doubt be where a bunch of new games will be shown, it is running events for people to get first-hand experience with the console over the coming months.
![[Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controller sliding on its side]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236182928-3f11.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
As summarised by Wario64 on X, these public events are running from as early as April 4 all the way to June, which could point to Switch 2’s release not being until after that. If you can’t bear to wait that long to get your hands on the console, you can register to attend the London event, which runs from April 11 to April 13, on Nintendo’s website. Registration opens from January 17 at 2pm GMT until the end of January 26 and tickets will be given away at random.
![[Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart 9]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236179455-273e.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
