While theslew of leaksspoiled the surprise, theNintendo Switch 2 announcement was still pretty exciting.

While not part of the reveal it will also be a lot more powerful.

While everyone was excited about these features, handheld console manufacturers were probably worried about that last part.

Mario looking shocked in Super Mario Odyssey.

It seems that the effects of theSwitch 2reveal are already starting to show.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release on June 5, 2025.

Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games.

Waluigi riding a motorcycle in Mario Kart World.

Switch 2 Game Key Cards

NEWS Switch 2 joy-cons attached to form a controller in front of a docked console.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release on June 5, 2025. Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games.

Nintendo Switch 2