Los Angeles — Nintendo announced the launch of its latest console, igniting excitement among gamers who have been eagerly awaiting news since speculation about its release circulated years ago.
However, the initial response to the Nintendo Switch 2 fell short of expectations, leading to a 4.3% drop in the company’s Tokyo stock on Friday. This decline occurred despite Nintendo’s shares reaching an all-time high prior to the announcement.

According to the promotional video released by the company, the successor to the Nintendo Switch is set for release later this year.
The video highlights a new iteration of the Switch, which maintains a design reminiscent of its predecessor while featuring an updated appearance. One notable change is the redesigned Joy-Con controllers, which are now set to attach to the sides of the Nintendo Switch 2’s main body rather than sliding in as they did previously.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will support a line-up of exclusive titles, along with compatibility for existing physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. However, it’s important to note that some games from the original Nintendo Switch may not work seamlessly, or at all, on the new console, as mentioned by the company.

Details regarding the console were limited at the time of the announcement, but Nintendo indicated that more information would be unveiled during the upcoming April Nintendo Direct event. Furthermore, the company is planning a series of “Nintendo Switch 2 Experience” events across multiple cities, allowing fans to try out the new console firsthand.

Scheduled for cities including Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris, these experiential events will commence in April, and registration for tickets opened on Friday, according to Nintendo.