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2025-04-02T11:12:53.218Z
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I think we’re definitely going to see the long-rumored mouse mode in action very soon.
This has been the subject of many leaks and was even hinted at by that console reveal trailer (which showed the Joy-Con darting around a flat surface like mice).
The idea is that the new Joy-Con controllers will be able to be used on their sides thanks to an optical sensor that lets them detect movements to control things on-screen.
It sounds a bit silly at first, but the practical applications of this idea could be huge. It would allow for much better precision in shooter games like Nintendo’s own Splatoon, or be a blessing for navigating the complex interfaces of titles like Super Mario Maker.
2025-04-02T11:07:20.858ZSpeaking of reminders, now would be a fantastic time to refresh yourself on the Switch 2 with the original first-look trailer.
It was our first official look at the console’s design and shows some physical differences between it and the original Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer – YouTube 
2025-04-02T11:05:55.399ZIf you need a quick reminder about the broadcast’s length, Nintendo has previously confirmed that it will be “approximately 60 minutes long”.
This is a bit longer than your average 40 or so minute Nintendo Direct and about the same duration as the original Nintendo Switch reveal event.
Join us tomorrow, April 2nd, at 6 a.m. PT for a closer look at #NintendoSwitch2! The #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 livestream will be approximately 60 minutes long.Watch it here: https://t.co/Rw1wnp5Xbr pic.twitter.com/eF7jJ2dDxjApril 1, 2025
I’m optimistic that this will be more than enough time to have all our most pressing questions answered.
2025-04-02T11:03:46.998Z
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If you’re a little out of the loop and want to know what today’s Switch 2 event is all about, here’s a quick recap of events so far explaining exactly why I’m so excited.
Nintendo first unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, the upcoming successor to its hugely popular Nintendo Switch console, in a surprise reveal trailer posted almost two months ago on January 16, 2025.
It showed off the new system officially for the first time, with a slick 3D animation paired with cute music and cool sound effects.
Although there were plenty of small hints throughout, the video confirmed very few new features and didn’t explicitly mention any games (though what looks like a new Mario Kart was shown briefly on screen).
It did plainly state that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be able to play most Nintendo Switch games though, but that’s basically all we know for sure right now.
The video ended with a date: April 2, 2025, which the company then confirmed would be the day of a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
I expect this imminent broadcast to be a detailed breakdown of the system, outlining its features and revealing some of its launch games. I also think we’re likely to learn a release date, with pre-orders potentially opening too.
2025-04-02T10:49:24.096ZHello and welcome to the beginning of my Nintendo Switch 2 Direct live coverage!
I’m going to guide you through the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct as it happens, keeping you up to date with a steady feed of all the latest news just as it comes in.
The presentation is only two hours away now, so I would really start getting prepared. If you haven’t already, consider bookmarking the official Nintendo YouTube page for easy access once the broadcast goes live.
