The Switch 2, which can be used handheld or connected to a television, allows players to race go-karts piloted by characters from the company’s entertainment franchises: Mario, Yoshi, Princess Peach.

Nintendo's biggest livestream in years is almost upon us, and we'll be live-blogging the Switch 2 announcement.

Nintendo on Wednesday revealed key details about the Switch 2, including its hardware upgrades and potential new features.

The Direct also saw the return of Donkey Kong in a new 3D platformer, Donkey Kong Bananza, which is launching exclusively on the Switch 2 on July 17, 2025, as well as the reveal of Mario Kart World, another exclusive launching the same day as the Switch 2.

Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct delivered all the information we’ve (not so patiently) been waiting for, with the presentation finally revealing details about the price, release date, and the Joy-Cons’ new mouse functionality.

The $450 console will get Mario Kart World at launch, 4K gaming when docked, Switch 2 Edition game enhancements and new mouse controls.

1. The Switch 2’s flagship launch title looks set to be Mario Kart World, the first open-world Mario Kart game that will allow you to “drive almost anywhere”. 2. Many new tracks were seen in the trailer, including one based on the original Donkey Kong game and a metropolis that could be Super Mario Odyssey’s New Donk City.

The Mario-maker offered a sneak peek of its highly anticipated new console in January after a series of leaks, but the official detailed unveiling is set to take place Wednesday.

Following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, gamers are reacting to the company charing $80-$90 for games on the new console