Summary
After the massive success of the Nintendo Switch, fans now await the announcement of what is currently presumed to be theNintendo Switch 2. As expected with any Nintendo product, details about theNintendo Switch 2remain under wraps, with only rumors and unconfirmed leaks leading the way. However, a reveal for the console may be on its way.
There is plenty of anticipation surrounding therelease of the Nintendo Switch 2, so Nintendo may not need to do much to get fans excited about it. That being said, the Switch 2’s reveal is one thing Nintendo will need to nail, especially after the first console’s reveal hit the ball out of the park.
Unlike the Nintendo Switch 2, the first console’s reveal came with the benefit of showcasing a bold, new concept.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Reveal Needs to Outdo the First Console
Unlike the Nintendo Switch 2, the first console’s reveal came with the benefit of showcasing a bold, new concept. Whilehandheld gaminghas been around for a long time, there has never been a handheld gaming console as powerful or as versatile as the Nintendo Switch. In light of that, the first Nintendo Switch’s reveal was able to lean into its handheld design and therefore the convenience of being able to take it anywhere with very little hassle.
While the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer began with someone playingZelda: Breath of the Wildin their living room, its portability was urgently put on full display, shown being played from the seat of an airplane. From there, several of theNintendo Switch’s most convenient featureswere highlighted, like the built-in kickstand, the ease of transitioning from handheld mode to docked mode, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and the console’s natural ability to bring people together for engaging multiplayer experiences.
The portability of the Nintendo Switch is clearly what Nintendo wanted to communicate in the console’s reveal trailer, but it also featured several of its anticipated first-party titles to show the “need” for fans of those games to purchase the console. The very first, and perhaps most notable, game shown in the trailer wasThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which complemented the release of theinnovative Nintendo consoleby being highly unlike anyZeldagame before it.
It was a brilliant move by Nintendo, to say the least, since the developers knew how much anticipation was behind the release ofZelda: Breath of the Wild.
The Nintendo Switch’s reveal trailer also featuredSuper Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which just so happens to be the console’sbest-selling gameas of 2024, despite originally launching on the Nintendo Wii U.Super Mario Odysseywas also briefly shown during the reveal trailer, which has now sold nearly 30 million copies. Nintendo’s first-party exclusives have played a significant role in the console’s sales over the last seven years, and its reveal trailer preemptively acted on that by featuring games it knew fans wouldn’t be able to resist.
The Nintendo Switch 2’s Reveal Needs to Lean Into How It Differs From the First
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes at a disadvantage with its reveal compared to its predecessor. To ensure it outshines the first console, theNintendo Switch 2’s revealneeds to lean as much as possible into how it differs from its predecessor, rather than merely showcasing an improved Nintendo Switch or relying too much on first-party games likeMetroid Prime 4: Beyondto sell its appeal. Just as the first console’s reveal did, the Nintendo Switch 2’s first trailer should emphasize everything new about the console to give fans plenty of reason to want it.
It’s currently unclear when the Nintendo Switch 2 might be revealed, but some have suspected it could be happening very soon. Regardless, Nintendo has at least confirmed that the console’s release is quickly approaching, so fans should keep their eyes peeled for a trailer.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid portable and home console that aims to be the only gaming system anyone needs. The hybrid controller is an undisputed success because it provides a high degree of portable visual quality and converts easily into a home console.
