The Switch 1 features a 6.2-inch screen, so if the leaks about Switch 2's 8-inch screen are accurate, that's about a 30% increase in size - roughly matching what Nintendo showed i

Compared to the original Switch, the Switch 2 Joycons are much bigger in size, with one boasting orange highlights while the other has blue. When separated from the console, the raised edge features additional buttons for even more accessibility and control over the action.

Nintendo said it would announce additional details about the console on April 2, 2025. In an accompanying press release, Nintendo said it would allow customers to test the Nintendo Switch 2 at events in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas in April, with other events planned across Europe, Asia and Australia through May.