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At 06:00 Nintendo will live with Switch 2 Directly. The event will last about an hour and will see Nintendo finally announce important details about Switch 2, including its price, release date and pre -order information. Chances are that Nintendo will also reveal exactly what Switch 2's mysterious C -button does. More importantly, Nintendo is likely to reveal the big games that are under development for their next generation console.
The first Switch 2 reveals the trailer only showed a game, the new Mario Kart game. With an hour to fill, Nintendo fans can expect to see many more Switch 2 games during the presentation.
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Nintendo announces further Switch 2 events for April 3 and 4
Nintendo will have an even livelier week, as the company confirms that Switch 2 will have another two days of events this week.
Switch 2 Direct is expected much of Nintendo fans, and we will update this page when each announcement is made. We have also included Switch 2 -direct presentation here for those who want to watch.
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Mario Kart World is a launch title for Switch 2
The first Nintendo game confirmed for Switch 2 was the new Mario KartAnd so it fit to start Nintendo Switch 2 directly. Now known as Mario Kart WorldThe new one Mario Kart Looks incredibly impressive, with lots of vehicle articles, power-ups that transform racers, grinding and wall driving. The game has the classic Grand Prix mode, a Battle Royale-style mode called Knockout and Free Roam, which lets players drive freely around the game's open world. More detailed information about Mario Kart World comes on April 17 and that was also confirmed to be a launch title for Nintendo's next generation system.
The C button revealed
For months, Nintendo fans have wondered what exactly the mysterious “C” button on the right Joy-Con is for. It has now been confirmed that C stands for “chat” and is bound to Switch 2's new party chat features. GameChat not only lets players talk to each other, but see their friends games, with screens that can be adjusted. Feature will be useful with Nintendo Switch 2 -Camerawhich will be available on the launch day. A Switch Online membership is required to use GameChat, although the feature will be useful without it until March 31, 2026.
Gameshare lets you share your games
Nintendo recently revealed the ability for fans to share their digital games with their friends, and now things take a step further with Gameshare. Gameshare lets players play local multiplayer games with just one copy of a game, similar to what many DS games presented back during the day. This feature will only be available for some games, so fans should keep it in mind.
Switch 2 Hardware
Nintendo showed Switch 2 with a short trailer back in January, but at directly it gave the fans an even closer look at the hardware. It was confirmed that Switch 2 has a 1080p screen, 120 FPS, Joy-Cons that can be used as mice, two USB inputs and 3D sounds. The unit comes with 256 GB of internal storage And a jetty with a built -in fan that keeps the system cool. While you are docked, Switch 2 Supports 4K resolution.
Nintendo makes a tutorial game to showcase Switch 2's unique features. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Coming, bizarre, be a paid digital game, but it is essentially a technical demo.
It was also confirmed that Switch 2 will require MicroSD Express cards for those who want to expand their storage. Players will also be able to transfer their data from Switch 1 to Switch 2.
What is the Nintendo Switch 2 release date?
It was confirmed during the direct that Nintendo Switch 2 release date is June 5, 2025.
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June 5, 2025