Nintendo Switch 2 Announced

Saturday, 18 January, 202592 words2 minutes

Nintendo has announced a new game console called the Switch 2. It looks similar to the old Switch. The new console is like a tablet with removable controllers. You can play it in your hands or connect it to a TV.

The Switch 2 has a bigger screen than the old one. It also has a new way to attach the controllers. Nintendo will sell the Switch 2 in 2025. They will share more information about it on April 2. People can try the new console at special events in different cities.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Announced

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