TheNintendo Switch 2has been revealed, and it’s going on a worldwide tour. The next generation console is coming in 2025, butplayers can get a face-to-face experience with the Switch 2 as soon as this April at a series of special worldwide events. While rumors and leaks surrounding Nintendo’s next console and accessories have steadily increased in the last few months, the recent teaser video is the first official look at the Switch 2. Alongside a bigger screen, updated Joy Cons, and an improved stand, the video also showed which classic Nintendo series may return as a launch title.
The Switch 2 will debut in the United States first, with three separate events in April 2025, where fans can see, touch, and play with thenewest Nintendo console. The Hands-On events are limited to only three major cities in the United States, but thankfully,everyone will have an equal chance to snag a ticket through a raffle system. Additional events will take place all over the world in April and June, including cities like Paris, Seoul, Milan, and Tokyo.
Where & When To Go Hands-On With The Switch 2
A Worldwide Series Of Events
The Nintendo Switch 2 has not only been unveiledbut will also be available for fans in select cities to experience in person throughout the month of April.Only three cities in the United States will have the hands-on event: New York City, Los Angeles, and Dallas, but there will be other events all over the world. Each of the events in the US will run at different times, with New York City getting Switch 2 on the first weekend of the month, from April 4 to April 6.
Los Angeles will have its event next, from April 11 to April 13. Finally, Dallas’s event will take place on the last weekend of the month from April 25 to April 27. Each event will be located downtown in each respective city and will surely be packed. The other cities confirmed to also havethe Nintendo Switch 2 Experience are London, Berlin, Milan, Toronto, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Madrid, Melbourne, Seoul, and Paris.
April 4 to April 6
April 11 to April 13
London
Excel London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Dallas
April 25 to April 27
Embarcadero Building at Fair Park, 1229 Admiral Nimitz Dr, Dallas, TX 75210
Toronto
Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place – Heritage Court,100 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto ON, M6K 3C3 Canada
April 26 to April 27
Madrid
May 9 to May 11
MEEU, Attic of Chamartin station, Access via Agustín de Foxá Street, No. 40, 28036 — Madrid
Amsterdam
Taets Art and Event Park, Middenweg 62 (Hembrugterrein), 1505 RK Zaandam
May 10 to May 11
May 31 to June 1
TBA
There hasn’t been any confirmation on whatgames one can experience on the Switch 2, butit’s likely that the game of choice will beMario Kart 9. The short teaser video, which displayed what changes are coming to the console, also showed a sliver ofMario Kart 9gameplay. SinceMario Karttitles tend to come as launch games with the new Nintendo console, it seems safe to say thatMario Kart 9will make an appearance at the Hands-On event.
How To Register For Switch 2 Hands-On Events
A Free Raffle Open Throughout January
The Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On event, already limited by its small number of cities in each country, will also have limited tickets available. Instead of opening an online ticket queue,Nintendo has created a free-to-enter raffle to give people the chance to attend. A free Nintendo Account must be made to enter the raffle, and fans can enter on the officialNintendosite. The barrier to trying and winning a ticket is low, so everyone has an equal chance. Nintendo has confirmed that it doesn’t matter when someone submits their entry, so there’s no rush to register as soon as the raffle opens.
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The registration period will run for over a week, beginning onJanuary 17 at 12 pm PT / 3 pm EST and ending on January 26 at 11:59 pm local time for each city. As soon as the drawings have closed, all entries will be notified if they won a ticket. The only thing Nintendo fans need to do is use their Nintendo Account (or create a new account), enter for a chance to win a ticket to see theNintendo Switch 2,and wait until the end of January. The amount of tickets will likely be very limited, though Nintendo hasn’t confirmed exactly how many attendees will be able to attend each city’s event.
