Nintendo plans to reveal its next gaming console, bringing new features that could change how families play games together. Multiple reliable sources point to a January 16 announcement through a special presentation, though Nintendo hasn’t officially confirmed this date.
“The Switch 2 would be revealed this week,” stated Tom Warren from The Verge, adding to growing evidence of today’s announcement. This timing aligns with Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa’s confirmation that the new console would be announced before March 2025.
The new system aims to solve common frustrations with the current Switch. Take the controllers, for example. The new magnetic Joy-Cons with hall-effect joysticks should fix the drift problems that made characters move on their own in games. For users dealing with storage limitations, the expanded 256GB storage (eight times more than the current model) means more games can stay installed.
Recent developments at CES 2025 gave a glimpse of what’s coming. While third-party manufacturer Genki showed an unofficial mockup that caught Nintendo’s lawyers’ attention, the real excitement comes from confirmed features. Nintendo has already promised that current Switch games will work on the new system – meaning families won’t need to rebuy their favorite games.
The technology inside tells an interesting story. With 12GB of RAM (triple the original’s 4GB), the system can handle more complex games. A newly published Nintendo patent reveals AI-powered technology that makes games look better while taking up less storage space. This technology helps keep game files smaller while maintaining high quality visuals.
For players worried about finding the console at launch, Nintendo has good news. The company expects to have plenty of stock when the system releases, likely in May or June 2025. This should prevent the shortages that made previous gaming consoles hard to find in stores.
Game support looks promising. A new Mario Kart is expected at launch, with a fresh 3D Mario game coming for holiday 2025. Big-name games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Final Fantasy 7 Remake are also reportedly coming to the system – showing strong support from other game companies.
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The console itself has grown slightly larger than the original Switch, but makes better use of space with a bigger screen area. Two USB-C ports (top and bottom) are reportedly included in the design.
Nintendo plans to reveal the hardware details today, with a more extensive game showcase expected in February or March. The gaming community awaits the official announcement, which should come with 24 hours’ notice on January 15.
Industry watchers are closely monitoring how this release could impact Nintendo’s market position, particularly with its combination of new features and compatibility with existing games. The backward compatibility feature especially shows Nintendo’s commitment to protecting players’ investments in their game libraries.
Today’s presentation marks the beginning of Nintendo’s next chapter in gaming. With practical improvements to storage, controller reliability, and game compatibility, the Switch 2 brings improvements to storage, controller design, and game compatibility for both casual and dedicated players alike.