Nintendo announced its next-generation video game console Thursday evening, providing the first official details of the successor to the hugely successful Switch, which was released almost eight years ago. The Nintendo Switch 2 was shown off in a and that showcased the hardware design.
The Kyoto-based video game company says it will release the Switch 2 sometime in 2025 and plans to provide more information on the system through an online broadcast on April 2. No pricing information was given.
Unlike most of Nintendo¡¯s home consoles, the Switch 2 does not represent a dramatic overhaul in its design or interface when compared to its predecessor. Similar to the original Switch, the new console is a tablet-style device with detachable controllers, and it can be played either in handheld mode or hooked up to a TV through a docking station.
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