The eagerly awaited Nintendo Direct event is scheduled just a few hours from now, and the excitement among the fans is at its peak. Earlier this year, Nintendo finally announced the upcoming Switch 2 launch, kick-starting the next generation of Nintendo gaming. There have been multiple rumors and heavy speculations surrounding the launch event. However, only time will tell how many of them actually prove themselves true. If you are also someone eagerly awaiting the launch of Switch 2, this article is for you. It brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming launch event.
Nintendo Direct Nintendo Switch 2: What To Expect From Switch 2?
Nintendo released a short teaser for the launch of Switch 2 in the month of January this year. The teaser did give away some of the basic details about what we can expect from Switch 2. In terms of overall look and feel, it is expected to come with a larger screen, some sort of mouse functionality for the Joy-Con controller. Other details about the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch successor will only come out after the Nintendo Direct event. The launch event is scheduled on the 2nd of April 2025 at 9 AM ET.
Nintendo Direct Nintendo Switch 2: Pre-Order Rumors
Numerous rumors about the Pre-order of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 are surfacing on the internet. BestBuy, accidentally leaked that the Pre-order for the Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on the 2nd of April 2025, probably right after its launch. However, internal documents from a major U.S. retailer also surfaced, suggesting BestBuy either had it wrong or just mentioned the April 2 date in error. The documents from the retailer say that the pre-order will begin on the 9th of April 2025. The actual pre-order date will be confirmed only when the official announcement is made.
Nintendo Direct Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date And Price Announcement Possibility
The Nintendo Direct event is scheduled for today in just a few hours. It is highly possible that Nintendo will finally reveal the price as well as the official release date of the Switch 2. Many fans and experts believe Nintendo is going to completely open the floodgates today. A glance at the launch games and a complete rundown of the console in terms of features is also expected at the event.
Rising Hype
The hype for the Nintendo Switch 2 is all high hours before its launch. The rumors of its existence have been circulating on the internet since the internet was talking more about the Switch Pro. Many users are taking over X and Reddit, posting about their excitement and expectations about the launch. One of the users commented on Reddit that their excitement about the upcoming launch of Switch 2 is almost childlike. Others talked about how the new Mario Kart game doesn’t feel real in their head. One of the users also described how their entire family is excited for the launch event and will watch it together.
Nintendo Direct Nintendo Switch 2: Launch Event Expectations
Nintendo often tends to keep its launch events light-hearted and fun. It will be exciting to see whether the wait and years of buildup were worth it or not. There is a high possibility of Nintendo keeping some of the hardcover technical specifications under the veil. The Direct launch event is scheduled at 9 AM ET. You can stream it online on the official YouTube channel of Nintendo.
