Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer

Nintendo finally up and did the thing. Nintendo Switch 2 is officially the name and it is exactly as the leaks suggested.

While there's nothing inherently new to glean for the hardware, Nintendo did give us a look at the next Mario Kart title. I counted 17 racers on the track, which is absurd. A buddy of mine mentioned rumors suggesting 24 racers on track and that sounds buck wild.

April 2, 2025 for the Switch 2 Direct seems very far away. I wager the next three months will be filled with (official) silence. I will be curious if it does launch in the summer as the rumors suggest. I'd like that quick turnaround, but we shall see.

I'm glad it has been announced. I am happy it is real. I love that the Joy-Con are magnetic and at least one is a mouse. I love the subtle colors. I love that there are two USB-C ports. I love the sound design in the teaser. Guess I better start saving up now.