Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Reaction & Breakdown

[@stepienmaximilian]

Ah yes. The Monster Hunter Portable 6th Console.

[@zack_feldman]

Monster Hunter wilder!

[@Carkeez]

2nd Generations!

[@shuuusagi2053]

YES!!

[@ferigalung]

Monster Hunter Tame

[@han3427]

So I'm not the only one buying those McDonalds Happy Meal toys just to play Nintendo exlusive MonsterHunter games

[@eletralad]

When Nintendo says certain games from Switch 1 wont be compatible for Switch 2, I think they are referring to games that need the Joycons like Ring Fit or Nintendo Labo.

[@kuroki9114]

also game using the IR sensor, cause i think they remove it

[@gameskyjumper1721]

no. Switch 2 is "next gen" switch. They meant there will be games og Switch not powerful enough. How else is the new Indiana Jones and COD coming to Switch?

[@666slateran666]

​@@gameskyjumper1721no like the guy said above it's about the IR sensor and stuff like Labo. They are saying certain switch 1 games will not be compatible

[@AngryRJL]

But can't you use old joy cons on the switch 2 through Bluetooth

[@theredblooper]

@@kuroki9114 that means 1 2 Switch won't be compatible, thank god

[@MasterDustik]

ANOTHER 8 YEARS OF MHGU!!!

[@kildaver]

The REAL win. I still need to unlock Bloodbath Diablos.

[@mechadebzilla]

You just made my day!

[@m__two9829]

They probably learned from the WiiU to not get too creative with the name

[@LucasTigy2]

even the "new" 3ds had a few issues for some people so i think they realized simple might be best

[@ghostboy5117]

They mean games like labo won’t work

[@rurikhan]

Good point, maybe that camera RC kart game too.

[@LucasTigy2]

ring fit adventure as well. although i've been needing a new ring for awhile now

[@666slateran666]

We've done it bois, we survived long enough to be in the swith 2 electric boogaloo timeline lol

[@FullBattleJacket]

The sticks are Hall Effect sticks, so no stick drift :)

[@Nero_PR]

Wait, for real? I hope it becomes industry standard as rubber quality for sticks has been ass coupled with the cheap electronics and board. I had a 2 month old Dualsense that I barely use on PC that started to show drifting signs in some games as the camera would jerk to the left from time to time for no apparent reason. I opened it and it looked prestine inside, then saw a tutorial of a guy who modded one to feature hall effect sticks. I pre-ordered the parts and done the soldering and it works like a charm. I don't know if it'll work in the future or on a PS5 as these controllers feature firmwares and Sony could flag it for tampering, but it has been working fine for now. Hearing the Switch 2 will have Hall Effect by default is great news.

[@w21aaaaa]

@@Nero_PR From the same leaks that revealed everything about the Switch 2, they also mentioned Hall Effect sticks. Nintendo also shows the analog stick being spinned in the trailer, which really feels like a flex from them.

[@Grandleon]

It was such a relief to see they still support the Switch game cards. I also still prefer to buy physical games for the Switch.

[@D3adv0iid]

I have such an amazing switch library for physical games. Some I've played and many that I haven't. It's really nice to know that this basically future proofs them for the next decade+ . The switch is already IMO the near perfect console as far as general design so iterating on that is absolutely the best way to go.

[@pinklikemizutsune3336]

By far the most important announcement in the trailer

[@Terron29]

Now the big question is will switch 2 unlock the full potential of switch one games so any of the 30fps games that often drop down to 25 fps will they stay at 30fps on switch 2 without drops? Will the 60fps switch 1 games that often drop down to the 40 and 50fps stay locked at 60fps on switch 2? This would be awesome similar to how many ps4 games like monster hunter world that are 30fps on base ps4 run at higher fps on the ps4 pro and ps5.

[@aaronolson6736]

That part with the joycons skiding around is a way of showing the attachment thst lets it work like a mouse, perfect for Metroid Prime and Splatoon

[@OxygenC2]

Mario Maker

[@dilldall2080]

They're indirectly referring to certain games Nintendo Labo. The Switch 1 is already the near perfect console as far as general design so implementing backwards compatibility was the smartest move possible.

[@rubberduckian2538]

General Design on the switch is plain and simple. That's the Japanese IKEA corporate mindset. You can't play the switch for more than half hours without needing an accessory for hand cramps so...

[@Trolzzor]

I would have liked it to be called the Super Switch

[@TheLastZonai]

1:51 - this will be one of the new exclusive features of the NS2: mouse joy cons. Note how they slide along the surface and you can also see the holes on both sides for the lasers

[@MunitionsDudTester]

I'm glad the guesses from the leaks were true. The potential for new games with that is huge.

[@KurisuAMS]

Tha's a new MK, we see 18 players in the video instead of 12 and 24 player slots at the starting line + that map don't exist in MK8DX so it's most likely a new game. Besides that, kind of exited but at the same time we will see, depends of if I will really need it or not (so if the games at launch really make me need the console or if it can wait for later)

[@beardheartgaming4008]

The thing I’m most excited about for Switch 2 (besides the power upgrade and screen size) is the new Mouse functionality. I could see it being utilized for Metroid Prime 4, COD, a possible Kid Icarus Uprising Remaster, and possible MMOs (looking at you FF14). Lots of potential to be had for sure.

[@Korogames]

My stupid brain read it as February 4th that's what i get for watching the trailer right after waking up

[@dannelson6603]

Pretty excited as long as it plays games better

[@MunitionsDudTester]

They learned their lesson with the "Wii U" naming convention. They're not making that mistake again. Cool to see the guesstimations about the joycons having an optical sensor were correct.

[@Pandarah]

That's definitely not Mario Kart 8, if you look closely it's a huge graphical update, it actually looks more like the Mario Bros. Movie, especially the Donkey Kong design, and even the cars in traffic.

[@MaximumCarnage-]

Also 24 players instead of 12

[@thepoptart141]

Definitely looks like optical sensors in the Joy Cons where it connects to the main unit. And they animate them gliding around on a table, like a mouse. Hmmmm.

[@BadEnd98]

Hope the extra size means we can have Wilds or World ports. I love playing MH on handhelds and those PC handhelds pricing/battery/size still ridiculous

[@HouseHawk62]

I doubt Wilds, but definitely World/Iceborne should have ports. Considering that all the leaks were proven correct with this short reveal, it’ll be around ps4 pro when docked and base PS4 undocked so there’s no reason it shouldn’t be able to run a port of World/Iceborne with that level of power.

[@mechadebzilla]

World/iceborne plays very nice on a Steam Deck if we don't get it on Switch 2.

[@cookeecutkk]

I don’t think we’ll get either. CAPCOM has heavily shifted towards hardcore PC specs obsessed gaming. At best, we might get remake of an older, classic monster hunter within the first three years of the console’s life.

[@doalwa]

Really hope it comes with an OLED screen. I’m not going back to an LCD.

[@KaiHighwind]

Did you notice the mouse laser hole, they added somthing tonthe side of the joys cons then raced then along the table... maybe some kind of dual mouse mode

[@ArctiqZero]

Some games like Ring Fit or Labo might not work, since they're shaped for Switch 1

[@MariosGaming-gh4hh]

i just hope they can run games at a steady 60 fps...i think its about time at this point.

[@Jemski_T]

the "certain incompatible games" would mean games like Labo, and maybe games that rely on the IR sensor. so i'm thinking porting would be pretty easy from 1 to 2.

[@razzsmurup8291]

If I had to guess, by “can’t play all switch games” I’m guessing they mean you can’t play with the labo sets with switch 2 since the joycons wouldn’t work. Looking at the renders on the website I’m not seeing the camera in the bottom of the right joy con. So any games that use the IR sensor probably won’t be compatible.

[@Powerghost1.0]

The Joycons seem to have a pair of extra buttons at the backside right below L2/R2, but maybe it’s just something you have to press to disconnect the Joycons from the screen like on the Switch 1. The switch 1 needed this safety measure but i don’t think the switch 2 would need it anymore because of the new way to attach the Joycons to the screen so it might be new buttons.

[@DeCendres]

On board with this, I have multiple physical games I haven’t even tried yet. Still I hope we’ll get some details on the following: - is this a touch screen ? I need it for… Moero Crystal H 😂 - will the original pro controller be supported ? - will we be able to pop our sd card from the switch 1 to the switch 2 and have all our games / save data ? - will they improve their in-console shop ? With the influx of low-effort games browsing the new releases is painful, hopefully they switch to a steam-like shop, not holding my breath..

[@Ower8x]

The disclaimer about not all games is a legal necessity as there will be some games that just wont work on SW2 - things that needed technologies specific for SW1 - Ringfit or relied on the SW1 joycons specifically and so on, nad there will also games that they were created in such a way that they cant be just run on SW2 but need to be ported ... so this is mainly to cover their asses for such instances

[@AstrlVoid]

I’m excited for the console. Regarding the game support from switch to switch 2, i think it’s referring to games that use the IR scanner on the right joycon that won’t be support since the switch 2 doesn’t look to have it present

[@alexanderwolf9408]

The trailer shows some kind of mouse function. Pretty interesting.

[@mechadebzilla]

Okay that thing looks all grown up now with it's dark color scheme and bigger body.

[@gabagandalfoftheweed]

The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event will be held in Madrid from May 9th to May 11th

[@jordick8427]

For me the biggest question is did they only improve the screen and other features, or did they actually improve the hardware as well. Most of my play time happens through the TV, and the OG Switch's hardware struggles when you play some games in docked mode, Tears of the Kingdom or Xenoblade 2+3 for example.

[@yinyun2715]

What are the issues with hall effect sticks?

[@tahaelhour690]

Holy shit, a game like rise with world graphics might actually be in the cards then.

[@jamielee5695]

I'll be buying day 1 if possible. There's a bunch of switch games I still haven't played so having a more powerful console to play them on will be great. There's also a bunch of Nintendo IP I've never played - Metroid, Xenoblade, Bayonetta, etc. so much to play and I've been after a handheld device for a while as it's my preferred way of playing metroidvanias such as prince of persia, hades, etc

[@azuresea7183]

problem 1. for me is that the plug-in joy-cons are less secure than the sliding rails. problem 2. is that it might no longer fit in your pocket after removing the joy-cons less compact a little more difficult to take on the go. the switch 1 was about only as big as a moto g5 cellphone with the protector case on.🤔🤨🧐

[@dane_with_swag]

Some are probably not compatible because of the size and lack of IR sensors, such as Ring fit adventure, 1-2-Switch, and Nintendo Labo

[@zbug84]

If it can play Monster Hunter Wilds its a day one buy

[@polarbear4696]

Can't say for the tech behind the joysticks, but just to make them taller and have better range of motion would feel so much better, but these look relatively the same

[@lazygamer6948]

I hope the switch games that ran at locked 30 will play at 60+on the switch 2!

[@badXames]

The Name switch 2 would make sense if they are planning to stick to the concept of the Switch for the future. Whith this Version we will have 4 now and imagine it will be 7 at some point and they come in 3 different genereations that all support different games and they all have different names instead of having a number that tells what generation they are.

[@jhago_pt]

Most rumours timed the launch may-july. Likely June-july considering the Experience Events dates.

[@Hefff228]

The first switch had two months between reveal, direct, and launch. This one is now 2 months between reveal and direct. If the cycle holds I think it will be out in June.

[@Foogi9000]

4:28 I'm torn between this and a Steam Deck ngl. Also Rurikhan, i bet you the primary reason why they changed it from sliding is the RCM exploit. That's how you used to be able to jailbreak your switch. It'll be interesting to see how people jailbreak the switch 2.

[@TheUnseenKrab]

Annnd now I'll get a Switch xD Forgot to add. i hope they added extra space to the NS2 it's crazy that the entire base game of GTA V is the Switches memory

[@Noctula]

I wanted a super Nintendo switch :(

[@Craigy2818]

The sticks are clickable sticks, using Hall Effect to prevent drift. Also, that's Mario Kart 9. Stop expecting too much.

[@Jerrybear88]

Switch 2 naming is the best thing about it. For everyone its clear. Its the next switch no confusion like the Wii u. I don’t expect 60FPS at all. I expect newer game Ports at 30fps. Remeber that till this day we getting Xbox games running at 30fps on the series x.

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

The name Wii U wasn't the issue it was the design

[@kookieslayer]

I feel like they missed out on the "Super Nintendo Switch" naming

[@AntiRiku]

​@@BlackangelKatakuri They both likely played a role, as well as the terrible lineup at launch of course, but the name absolutely made it sound like an upgrade rather than a successor and it seems like Xbox is currently having the same problem. Branding is key.

[@Jerrybear88]

@ For us gamers yes, but, all those people without and gaming knowledge who buying switches for their kids just keep it simple. PlayStation 2,3,4,5 its the best and most easy thing to do. Remember nintendo 3ds, 3ds xl, new 3ds, new 3ds xl, 2ds, new 2ds. If super switch became a thing there was still a confusion. Well we have a switch, switch OLED, switch lite, super switch. With branding it 2, best thing they could do.

[@venom1000000]

It's been said it's going to be on par with the PS4+ power wise, which I can't say is a huge surprise.

[@Zodryn]

Since leaks suggest close to Xbox series S performance when docked plus DLSS4 support , I really hope Wilds is released on it.

[@TheLastZonai]

They mean games like "1 2 Switch" or "Nintendo Labo" or "RingFit Adventure" or any os those gimmicky games

[@deadcaptainjames6045]

meh, I'm waiting for reviews on this thing. I got a bad feeling it's gonna be really underpowered compared to my ROG Ally X. might pick up a used one in like 5 years.

[@HamburgExpress]

It's probably asking too much, but I hope it releases with an oled screen.

[@madestro]

Yeah I'm jumping in, I had one for the very first version and had a ton of fun. I am a huge Mario fan so new Mariokart is amazing and hopefully a new Mario game. Besides my PC I will use the Switch 2 for handheld, super fun with friends and family, not that I have many of either, still

[@Kaanu-vm7vc]

Man I hope capcom makes a Rise 2 or something that would be hype af

[@an3582]

I would Cream if we got Rise 2 but they'll probably wait a few years after Wilds.

[@emeka490]

There won't be a rise 2. Monster hunter works in generations. Just like Wilds is not World 2

[@Kaanu-vm7vc]

@@emeka490 They can call it whatever they like ykwim

[@dino-t243]

I just hope they have a switch 2 version to update textures and stuff

[@kildaver]

I want a game with the gameplay of Rise/World, but the content level of GU.

[@Duppy0906]

my biggest hope its that its not too expensive like mayb 400 euros tops

[@Spiffmeister91]

If they release wilds on the switch 2, I hope there is a possibility for cross console game saves. I'm going to play the game on ps5, but if I can use my save file on the switch 2 version, I would get the game also for switch 2

[@Leonnaki]

Recently got a Steam Deck and it made the Switch 2 DOA for me personally, bar an amazing Zelda game that will surely come out eventually. For all other games, I'll stick to the Deck/PC.

[@666slateran666]

Im just glad it might be able to run some current gen games. Maybe this means street fighter will have a switch release! As well as Monster Hunter at some point. RE engine is very versatile.

[@Pandarah]

I think they don't want to have a second joy-con drift situation on their hands so that's probably fixed.

[@meisterwu8922]

Oh they definitely want to. People are buying the shit out of replacements rather then sending them in to repair.

[@Hc2p3n4t4rp]

all first party games will be ok, but others like 3rd party (very few tough) and shovelware most likely wont, as well as games like Labo that were made specifically for the og Switch size

[@kaijukebox]

Ruri, the reason certain games wont be work, is because of games that use the joy cons, like Labo and Ring fit

[@TheMizuJosh]

I really don't think they'd be dumb enough to wait until Holiday 2025 to release this. I'm seeing May/June.

[@marlow21]

Scalper no scalping

[@ZeeroDubs]

Should've called it Super Switch.

[@via_negativa6183]

Sold my switch just in time, I'll be going for the next steam handheld I think at this point

[@zackleite6120]

I’m looking forward two this I use my switch more than my pc and my ps5

[@jaydidit5749]

They could have gone the mobile route and called it switch plus

[@badXames]

3:29 Because of the new Joycons. Some games wont work with the new ones. Thats why they dont say "some cartridges" they say "some games". its not about the cartridges.

[@lion423am7]

Super switch would have been awesome if it's powerful that is

[@josedelgado8301]

My ONLY complaint is how BIG the vessels are again….

[@rigomortiz]

All I see are lots of broken joycon ports in the future. specifically the ones on the sides of the screen. They know their target market and expect to replace lots of screens....for a price, of course

[@ChemicalGrenade]

It's a new Mario Kart. There are 24 starting positions.

[@jaspin555]

From what everyone says, the Switch 2 will only have an LCD screen, which just screams that Nintendo will try to double dip wih a Switch 2 OLED in a couple years. I play the switch for its portability, but LCD in 2025 is a pass for me rn

[@chefbenji1880]

1:02 as the leaks from the last month were pretty much right about everything else, I should say that there were leaks that they are hall-effect so hopefully no more drift

[@pencilcheck]

i might wait for oled version

[@its_eli]

Nintendo Labo and Ringfit won't work on S2.

[@MaximumCarnage-]

It is MK9. I saw someone point out it has double the player spot at 24 instead of 12 and new stuff. Switch 2 makes the most sense Ruri. Nintendo doesn't want to repeat the WiiU confusion. The name and the trailer was clear at showing it's the successor to their biggest console ever. Also they don't don't say certain carts won't work in Switch 2. You misread. Its certain games may not work so maybe a game uses a feature from Switch 1 that isn't available or compatible with 2. Touch screen? Certain joy con feature missing or just emulation or something. Personally I think it's a summer release.

[@Pikachewbaka]

I read the dates for the direct as Feb 2nd?? Or did I read that wrong.

[@joshualuurtsema5806]

Am I the only one that thinks the new joycon attachment looks more... breakable?

[@dano25655]

I'ma be real with you dawg, i'm super paranoid about those connectors that the controllers slot into lol. Says "snap me" all over it.

[@GrayWolfSif9451]

I’ll wait for the oled version having the steam deck and a oled switch I doubt I’ll need to upgrade right away. Besides I only play exclusive jrpg on the switch and the usual mainline games Mario , yoshi Kirby etc aren’t my thing

[@Duppy0906]

its actually mario kart 9 not 8, they just teased it like that and for the not all games will be suported i think it might mean things like labo n such or otger games that require the switch 1 joycons , i think ps5 also had a few games it just wasnt compatible with from ps4

[@MujokenKofukuron]

I have the og, and oled splatoon 3 switch. This one better run 60fps and be atleast comparable to the ps4 pro for me to get it. I have a ps5 so it really has to wow me in order for me fork out another $400.

[@MellaniePlays]

Honestly i wait for a reskin of a favorite game. I own the switch lite sword and shield version from pokemon and an switch Oled from scarled violet version. Maybe monster hunter or fire emblem, or kingdom hearts or pokemon again wil make a new reskin of the switch i gonna like.

[@Zaxbox]

Games and price, please!

[@mshelton5036]

Had the switch I do not play hand held I played it on my small screen that's 47 in never watch movies on my phone either. So I switched to the PS5 I do like the the exclusive games better on the PS5. But I will miss Mario 3d and Zelda games. But the only game coming out this year that I care about is MH Wilds.

[@0x0404]

Quite the change in bezel. Oh the edge isn't the bezel... maybe it's glass this time so I don't have to buy a screen protector?

[@TheAjmos]

Bro I barely used my switch and I’m so down to buy this……

[@Peter-qq3io]

Make a proper Golden Sun 3 and I’ll buy one.

[@bkrgamer]

im still waiting on the ps9, why dont you analyze that video?

[@kerch6071]

As much as you are on twitter I’m honestly surprised you haven’t seen anything about it before hand

[@rurikhan]

I received a press release from Nintendo so I avoided everything until I made the video.

[@kerch6071]

@@rurikhan Even still! Very impressive

[@GDKight]

Backwards compatiblity was confirmed 3 months ago, why are people acting like this is big news?

[@rurikhan]

It was confirmed it would play switch one games, not switch one cartridges.

[@GDKight]

@rurikhan yes cartridges contain games. like I said confirmed 3 months ago.

[@Trapinnewyork44]

SPECS SPEC WHATS THE SPECS. Next gen?

[@Anarkyfloyd]

I'll wait for the 2nd version that fix alot of problam like NSW red box

[@anormalhumanhopefully8570]

Mh Rise 2 bout to be FIRE on this‼‼ 🔥🔥🔥

[@GreyGunstar]

People couldn't tell the iPhone XR from the XS. They can barely decipher Pro vs Pro Max to this day. They dont know why the Galaxy S is better than the Galaxy A. XBOX Series S vs Series X? Forget it. People are dumb, better to market to that. Switch is a strong brand, theres no need to be too off the wall with a name, but you also wanna avoid another WiiU debacle.