On April 2nd, 2025, Nintendo fans were treated to a highly anticipated Nintendo Direct presentation, where the curtain was pulled back on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the event was packed with exciting reveals, it also left a lot of questions swirling in its wake. In just a week, the internet has become a buzzing hive of assumptions, half-truths, and a fair share of misinformation. To help clear things up, we’ve put together a comprehensive FAQ packed with confirmed details. This guide draws directly from Nintendo’s own communications and insights gained through our hands-on experiences with the Switch 2. We’re committed to keeping this FAQ fresh, updating it as new information emerges. If you finish reading and still have burning questions, don’t hesitate to drop a comment on our site, send a message through our Discord server, or connect via our Talkback feature.
As of now, this FAQ was last refreshed on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.
We’ve broken down the FAQ into several digestible sections for your convenience:
– Part One focuses on Console & System
– Part Two delves into Switch 2 Games & Upgrades
– Part Three covers Storage & Accessories
– Part Four looks at Nintendo Switch Online, GameChat, and GameShare
– Part Five explores GameCube on Nintendo Switch 2 and Future Games
You can easily navigate between sections using the page numbers at the bottom of the article or by clicking directly on the links above. Each piece is backed by sources wherever feasible, prioritizing official updates from Nintendo and our seasoned reporting. If there are still lingering questions, feel free to reach out via Discord, our social media channels, or Talkback.
