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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announced for April

Authore: LaylaUpdate:Feb 20,2025

Nintendo's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been unveiled, though full details remain under wraps until a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation. A brief teaser showcased the console alongside a new Mario Kart title, confirming the April 2nd, 2025, date for the comprehensive Nintendo Direct reveal.

"A closer look at Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch releasing in 2025," is promised in the announcement on Nintendo's website. Specific broadcast times will be shared later via the website and social media.

Nintendo Switch 2 - A First Glimpse

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While details are scarce, the announcement offered a visual preview of the console and its redesigned Joy-Cons. As previously rumored, the Switch 2 appears larger and boasts enhanced specifications compared to its predecessor.

Following the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo plans a series of global fan events. North American events are scheduled for New York (April 4-6), Los Angeles (April 11-13), Dallas (April 25-27), and Toronto (April 25-27).

European locations include Paris (April 4-6), London (April 11-13), Milan (April 25-27), Berlin (April 25-27), Madrid (May 9-11), and Amsterdam (May 9-11). Additional events are planned for Melbourne (May 10-11), Tokyo (April 26-27), Seoul (May 31-June 1), and Hong Kong/Taipei at a later date.

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