Nintendo Switch 2is real, for really real this time.
The long-awaited reveal confirms many of thedesign rumorsweve had over the past few months.
And yes, its just called the Switch 2, and itsin every waya sequel to the original Switch.
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Nintendo revealed Switch 2 console in a new trailer released early Thursday.
The sticks now sit on a rounded, beveled edge that looks pretty classy in Nintendos close-ups.
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ET, 12 p.m. PT.
Plus an all new Switch Dock with rounded corners.
Theres additional cutouts for air vents and speakers that the original Switch didnt have.
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When docked, the screen juts out from the top far more than the current Switch Dock.
Unlike the original Switchs rail system, these JoyCons snap onto the display via what seems to be magnets.
Similar to the original Switch, theres a peripheral to use the JoyCons as a single controller.
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Nintendo also failed to offer a hint to its new handhelds specs or capabilities.
Instead, we still have to rely onleaks, rumors, and speculation.
Further, Nintendo said the Switch will be backwards compatible, thoughas we expectedonly to a certain extent.
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The Switch 2 can play your downloaded games and your cartridges.
The Japanese game maker promised to share more details on its website at a later date.
Nintendo will hold a Nintendo Direct on April 2.
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This story is developing, and we will be updating this post as we learn more.
News from the future, delivered to your present.
Those who want a console at launch June 5 should get in line as soon as possible.
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