A console is only as good as its games. While Nintendo didn’t reveal anything in the way of specs for the forthcoming Switch 2 platform, the gaming giant

Nintendo is finally making a new Mario Kart. While the official announcement of the Switch 2 didn’t feature much in the way of game announcements, the company did tease the next entry in the Mario Kart series.

Beyond a new Mario Kart, Nintendo said in November 2024 that the Switch 2 will be backward-compatible with Switch games — meaning all Switch games will work on the Switch 2, and players won’t have to repurchase games they had previously bought for their older console.

After years of rumors, Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 — it has a new design, new controllers and launches sometime in 2025.

Nintendo showcased the Switch 2 in a short reveal trailer and promises more details, including pricing, in April.

Let's break down Nintendo's official trailer for the console, which teases improved Joy-Cons and a sneak peek at what appears to be a brand-new 'Mario Kart' title.

The original Nintendo Switch, announced in 2016 but released March 2017, felt like a total surprise with its innovative modular design and snap-on controllers. The Switch 2 is not

Key Takeaways Nintendo said the much-anticipated Switch 2 console will release sometime in 2025.The console will be compatible with physical and digital copies of original Switch games, with possible exceptions.

Alongside finally revealing the Switch 2, Nintendo has given a date for a new Nintendo Direct, due on April 2 this year, which will presumably provide a far more detailed breakdown of the new console,