Nintendo is set to host a livestream presentation focused on the upcoming Switch 2 on Wednesday, where the company will disclose further information about its next-generation console. The reveal of the Switch 2 first took place on January 16 with a teaser trailer that introduced the hybrid console’s design, though specific details about its features and hardware specifications were not provided at that time. The upcoming Direct event is expected to last around 60 minutes.
How to Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Presentation
The dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation for the Switch 2 will be streamed live on Nintendo’s social media platforms on Wednesday, April 2, at 6am PT / 9am ET, or 6.30pm IST. According to details posted on Nintendo’s YouTube channel, the presentation will be focused exclusively on the next-generation console and will have an estimated duration of around 60 minutes.
What to Expect From Nintendo Direct
In this presentation, Nintendo is anticipated to unveil additional information regarding the Switch 2, which is confirmed to launch in 2025; however, a specific release date has yet to be announced. Viewers can expect potential updates regarding the system’s launch date and pricing.
The Direct showcase is also expected to spotlight upcoming titles for the Switch 2. In the initial trailer, Nintendo hinted at the next entry in the Mario Kart series, which is likely to be compatible with the new console. Fans may see a formal announcement about the successor to Mario Kart 8 during the event, along with details on more first-party titles.
Moreover, Nintendo has announced Treehouse livestreams scheduled for April 3 and 4, featuring hands-on gameplay of Switch 2 titles. Typically, these streams allow developers to demonstrate new games and interact with the audience. Some of the titles announced in the Direct could receive greater attention during these Treehouse segments.
The event will likely also cover the specifications of the Switch 2, providing insights into its hardware capabilities, as well as new and existing features that users can expect.
Nintendo Switch 2 New ‘C’ Button
While Nintendo has revealed the design of the Switch 2, specific details about its features are still forthcoming. The console has a larger form factor compared to the original Switch and includes redesigned Joy-Cons that appear to attach magnetically to the console. The first-look trailer showcased the Switch 2 in a sleek black finish.
Nintendo has recently teased a new button located on the right Joy-Con, which was initially shown unlabeled in the first-look trailer but has now been confirmed to be marked with a ‘C’ label in a latest teaser on the Nintendo Today! app.
The C button has been demonstrated in a video, producing a distinctive sound effect when pressed. It can also be found on the Switch 2’s official website. Details on the button’s functionality are expected to be clarified during the Direct presentation.
Additionally, the left Joy-Con of the original Switch features a square button for capturing screenshots and gameplay clips, which will also be included on the left Joy-Con of the Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons
The new Joy-Cons are positioned to include mouse functionalities, as indicated in the first-look trailer. A subsequent patent from Nintendo published in February further illustrated this concept, showing the new Joy-Cons being used similarly to a mouse.
Visuals from the patent depicted a user gripping the Joy-Con face down, with their fingers resting on the shoulder buttons and their thumb on the joystick, akin to how one would hold a mouse. In a recent Nintendo Direct countdown image shared in the Nintendo Today! App, Nintendo once again hinted at the mouse capabilities of the new Joy-Cons.
