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Nintendo Officially Reveals Switch 2 with 2025 Launch Plans

The new console features a larger screen, hybrid play, and backward compatibility for physical games, with more details expected in April.

  • Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2, confirming it as a hybrid console with both docked and handheld modes, similar to its predecessor.
  • The Switch 2 will feature a larger screen compared to the original Switch, though exact size and specifications remain unconfirmed.
  • Backward compatibility for physical games was confirmed, alongside support for digital titles, but compatibility with older Joy-Cons is unclear.
  • A new Mario Kart game, likely titled Mario Kart 9, was showcased during the reveal and is expected to launch alongside the console.
  • Further details on the console's specifications, features, and release date are anticipated during a Nintendo Direct event in April.
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