On April 2nd, 2025, Nintendo unveiled the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct presentation. While the reveal was exciting, it left many details up in the air, leading to a flurry of rumors, clarifications, and misinformation floating around online over the past week. With Nintendo leaving some aspects hazy or buried within numerous articles and listings, we’ve decided to compile a thorough, dependable FAQ. This guide is based on information directly from Nintendo and our own hands-on experiences with the Switch 2. As new details emerge, we’ll continue updating the FAQ. If you’ve got questions that aren’t covered here, feel free to reach out in the comments section or drop us a message on our Discord server.
The most recent update to this FAQ was made on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.
We’ve broken down the FAQ into several sections for easy navigation:
– Console & System (Part One)
– Switch 2 Games & Upgrades (Part Two)
– Storage & Accessories (Part Three)
– Nintendo Switch Online, GameChat, and GameShare (Part Four)
– GameCube on Nintendo Switch 2 and Future Games (Part Five)
You can move between these sections by clicking on the page numbers at the bottom of the article, or by using the links above. We prioritize sourcing from Nintendo’s official statements and our reporting. If you have more questions, feel free to post them in our Discord group, engage with us on social media, or use the Talkback feature on our site.
