The Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly be backwards compatible with most Nintendo Switch 1 games, save for a certain few games players can expect.

For nearly eight years, the Nintendo Switch has found a huge foothold in the gaming world, coming dangerously close to having sold 150 million lifetime units at the time of writing. But eight years is a long time for a video game console to be on the market. Naturally, there will be a new one, and we think we'll find out about it soon.

Still, it seems likely the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost the same as or more than the Nintendo Switch OLED, which is currently priced at £309.99. Analysts who spoke to IGN predict a price of around $400 (£330), $50 more than the Switch OLED in the US.

Nintendo didn't showcase a game lineup with its Switch 2 reveal, so this wishlist represents a fraction of the titles we hope will be available on day one.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially revealed. After months of reports and speculation, the Japanese gaming giant has unveiled its next console, which is slated to hit shelves later this year. In the first-look trailer uploaded to Nintendo’s YouTube channel,

Then, in May 2024, Nintendo’s president finally confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 console was coming and that it would be announced within the fiscal year, meaning before March 2025.

Nintendo has officially confirmed the development of the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a significant evolution in its popular gaming console lineup. Scheduled for release later this year, the exact launch date remains unannounced,