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 Switch 2 could shape up to be the ultimate all-in-one portable gaming device. There is potential for it to play other console games and PC games while still being the only device that can play Nintendo games. The only roadblock is Nintendo's insistence on keeping its ecosystem closed off and needlessly complicated.

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.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has redesigned JoyCons and a kickstand. Most, but not all, original Switch games will be compatible.

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

Meanwhile, Elon Musk and YouTuber Asmongold have clashed after Asmongold was among those calling out Elon’s lack of prowess at Path of Exile 2 after the billionaire claimed to be one of the top-ranked players in the world.

The video reveal was just the beginning, as Nintendo's Switch 2 is primed to dominate the gaming world all year long.

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.

In this article, check out the latest information on Nintendo Switch 2 possible leaked specifications and games for the console.

The Nintendo Switch 2 possesses fundamental changes to its predecessor's design. Does it address the infamous "Joy-Con Drift"?

The Switch 2 will have one absolutely titanic advantage up its sleeve when it arrives, and I can't wait to get into it.