Nintendo Switch 2 facts for kids
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| Codename | Ounce |
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| Developer | Nintendo |
| Product family | Nintendo Switch |
| Type | Video game console |
| Release date | 2025 |
| Backward compatibility |
Nintendo Switch |
| Predecessor | Nintendo Switch |
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a brand new video game console that Nintendo is making. It's the next version after the original Nintendo Switch. Nintendo first showed it on January 16, 2025, and it's planned to come out sometime in 2025.
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What is the Nintendo Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a future video game console from the company Nintendo. It's designed to be the next big step after the very popular Nintendo Switch. This new console will let you play exciting video games.
When will it be released?
Nintendo officially showed off the Switch 2 on January 16, 2025. They plan to release it to everyone later in 2025. This means you might be able to get one soon!
What kind of console is it?
Just like the first Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a hybrid console. This means you can play it in a few different ways:
- As a handheld game console, like a portable device you can take anywhere.
- As a home video game console, by connecting it to your TV at home.
This makes it super flexible for playing games wherever you are.
What does "successor" mean?
When we say the Nintendo Switch 2 is the "successor" to the Nintendo Switch, it means it's the next model in the same family. Think of it like a newer version of your favorite phone or tablet. It usually has better features, more power, and can play new games.
What is its codename?
During its development, the Nintendo Switch 2 was known by a special secret name, or "codename." This codename was "Ounce." Companies often use codenames for projects before they are officially announced.
See also
In Spanish: Nintendo Switch 2 para niños
