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On April 2, Nintendo finally shows new information about the Switch 2nd Prize, Games and Features. Some fans fear a disappointment on the show, why?
The patience of the fans was put to the test, but the waiting officially ended: presented on April 2, 2025In a big show, the Nintendo Direct, new details about2. After years of waiting, this could be the day when Nintendo finally puts all the cards on the table. But what exactly is shown? Is it worth waiting or is there a threat of disappointment?
The focus: When does the Nintendo Direct start on April 2?
All German times:DieStarts on April 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. German time. The show starts in the USA at 6:00 a.m. Pacific time (PT). This enables fans in Europe to easily follow the presentation in the afternoon - time change.
What does Nintendo show?The upcoming Nintendo Direct should finally provide answers to the most burning questions about the Nintendo Switch 2. The following points could be the focus:
- Official release date: Switch 2 will be released in the course of 2025. It remains to be seen whether Nintendo finally calls a specific date.
- Pricing: Current estimates assume a starting price of $ 399 to $ 449.
- Launch title: First games are presented. According to rumors, a new Mario Kart, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: ZA could be there.
- Technical features: For the first time, Nintendo should officially respond to specifications such as Nvidia DLSS support, raytracing and magnetic joy-cons.
- Downward compatibility already clarified:will continue to be playable.
Is it worth the Nintendo Direct or threatens fans?
Many fans are skeptical because Nintendo revealed only a few concrete details when the Switch 2 was unveiled - a lot was already known through leaks. Now they hope that the Nintendo Direct will finally clarify all open questions in April and Nintendo will regain control of the narrative.
However, there are doubts, because in the past there have already been directs that have disappointed - be it due to too few news, missing big titles or presentations that raised more questions than answers. A current example is the Nintendo Direct of November 11, 2024. The show caused disappointment becauseinstead of new games orto present.
Nintendo Switch 2: Technical details and features
According to Nintendo itself, insider reports andoffer the following innovations compared to switch 1:
- Larger 8-inch LCD display for better image quality
- Downward compatibility with switch games (physical and digital)
- Magnetic Joy-Confstice instead of rail system
- WLAN upgrade on Wi-Fi 6 for faster connections
- Two USB-C ports for more flexible charging
- Support for Nvidia DLSS & Raytracing
- New Joy-Cons with mouse functionality
The Switch 2 could not only make these technical improvements attractive for existing fans, but also attract new players. What games appear to be the market launch of the Nintendo Switch 2? Nintendo has not yet published a official list of launch titles. However, industry insiders reveal that thisshould appear safe.
