Now, it’s difficult to pack the power of a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox X|S in a handheld device, but the new Switch should be much more powerful than its predecessor. Initial reactions to the console preview were mostly favorable, though news about potential game compatibility limitations with the Switch 2 has sparked disappointment among players.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially launching in 2025, and we’re here to break down what you need to know and how to secure your own.

Nintendo's announcement for the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 has been seemingly confirmed by Walmart.

The Switch 2 exists. We know that for sure. It’s bigger — seems like we know that, too. But what else do we know about the sequel to one of Nintendo’s most innovative and bestselling consoles? Maybe not as much as you might think.

Is Mario Kart 9 doubling its player count to 24? That and more observations from Nintendo's official Switch 2 trailer.

After shutting down several popular emulators over the years, Nintendo's top IP lawyer just admitted that emulators are legal.

After months of speculation, Nintendo finally confirmed the Switch 2 this week with a teaser video that featured a hardware sneak peek. We got a brief glimpse at the next Mario Kart, but details about launch titles aren't expected until later this year.

The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch system, will be released in 2025. In a new promotional video, Nintendo showed off a larger version of the Switch that looks similar to its predecessor.

Nintendo's reveal of the Switch 2 showed off a few interesting changes coming to the new console -- from its bigger screen to the backward compatibility of games. In this video reveal, there was one notable feature that could be a revolutionary change for Nintendo's ecosystem, though.

Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya has 'cursed' leakers who revealed Nintendo Switch 2 information before its announcement.

The announcement doesn’t come as a surprise—especially in the wake of CES 2025, where several peripheral makers were bold enough to display replicas of the unrevealed hardware to showcase their Switch 2 accessories—but you might be shocked at just how closely the upcoming Switch 2 sticks to the form and function of its predecessor.