It’s the dawn of the final day. On Wednesday, April 2, Nintendo promises to give its fans a closer look at Switch 2, the successor to its wildly popular portable-console hybrid. And while Nintendo is famously secretive and unpredictable, there’s a lot we already know about Switch 2.

When Nintendo first unveiled the Switch 2 via a short teaser video in January, it felt the need to include a few seconds of footage of exactly one new video game running on the console: a new Mario Kart. This will be, numerically speaking, the ninth one, but it's very possible Nintendo calls it something other than Mario Kart 9.

I can’t believe we’re this eager to get Switch 2 news out, but Nintendo has shared a brief look at the Switch 2’s brand-new “C” button ahead of tomorrow’s

Nintendo Direct is going to be the can’t-miss showcase of the season, but I'm just ready for the rumors to finally relent.

Rumors suggest that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will open April 2, with the official Switch launch coming in June.

Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Issues delivered straight to your door or device The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is nearly here, so we're kicking off the countdown to our best look at the new console yet.