On April 2nd, 2025, the gaming world was abuzz as Nintendo pulled back the curtain on the Nintendo Switch 2 during a much-anticipated Direct presentation. Though the event was packed with excitement, many were left with lingering questions. In the days that followed, the gaming community has been awash with speculation, attempts at clarification, and unfortunately, quite a bit of misinformation.
Given the way Nintendo has scattered key details across various articles and store listings, we’ve decided to step in with a comprehensive FAQ. We aim to provide well-sourced and verified information, relying primarily on Nintendo’s official announcements and our own first-hand experiences with the Switch 2. This FAQ will evolve as new information comes to light. Should you find yourself with lingering questions after browsing through it, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can drop a comment on our site via Talkback or ping us on our Discord server.
This FAQ was most recently updated on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.
Here’s how the FAQ is organized:
– In Part One, we dive into the Console & System.
– Part Two covers Switch 2 Games & Upgrades.
– Storage & Accessories are explored in Part Three.
– Part Four delves into Nintendo Switch Online, GameChat, and GameShare.
– Finally, Part Five is all about GameCube on Nintendo Switch 2 and Future Games.
Navigating through this FAQ is simple. You can either jump between sections using the page numbers at the bottom or click the links provided above. Wherever possible, we’ve cited official Nintendo communications or drawn from our independent reporting. If there are more questions you think we should address in the FAQ, feel free to reach out through our socials, Discord group, or using Talkback.