Nintendo (NTDOY) surprised gamers this morning with the stealth drop of a trailer for the Switch 2, a successor to its popular handheld/home console hybrid. At least, it was a surprise to fans who weren’t keeping up with all the rumors that claimed such a video was coming this week.
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The new trailer gives gamers an in-depth look at the console’s design and there are major revisions compared to the original Switch. Among these are USB-C ports at the top and bottom of the console, a redesigned kickstand, a larger screen, and the updated JoyCon controllers ditching rails in favor of a new locking mechanism to make removal easier.
Nintendo fans will learn more about the Switch 2 during a special presentation on April 2, 2025. This Nintendo Switch Direct promises to offer “a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch releasing in 2025.”
Were New Nintendo Switch 2 Games Revealed?
On top of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware showoff, the gaming giant also revealed an upcoming title for the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 trailer features a new, unnamed Mario Kart game. The art style differs from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the latest entry in the series. Additionally, it appears to include a new version of Yoshi Desert, a course that wasn’t featured in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This is likely the Mario Kart 9 that rumors claim will launch alongside the upcoming console.
The presentation also reconfirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have backward compatibility with Nintendo Switch games. That includes physical and digital games. Nintendo Switch Online will also continue to operate on the Switch 2.
Finally, fans who want to get a taste of the Nintendo Switch 2 early can sign up for exclusive events. Nintendo is holding special Switch 2 experiences at three locations in April. Registration starts tomorrow for events in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
Is NTODY Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, only a single analyst has covered Nintendo over the last three months. Four-star Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal has a Buy rating and a $17.20 price target for NTODY shares, representing a potential 12.93% upside.
