'Absolutely gorgeous': Fans react to Nintendo Switch 2 reveal

Nintendo has finally revealed the Switch 2 console and social media has been flooded with reactions.

The Switch 2 is the long-awaited successor to the Switch and it was officially revealed on January 16 after it was hit with a mountain of leaks.

Nintendo previously announced it would reveal the console before the end of March 2025 and the company has stayed true to its word.

A release video confirmed a number of key features that were previously leaked. A potential new Mario Kart game was shown on the console too.

A Nintendo Direct event has been confirmed for April 2 where the company said a closer look at the console will be shown and a release window of 2025 was given.

And fans have been reacting to the reveal on social media.

The Balatro game account Tweeted: "More screens to play Balatro on!"

YouTuber LegacyKillaHD said: "Worst kept secret in gaming but nice to see it finally confirmed."

"LETS GOOOOO!!!" one user said.

Another said: "Nintendo supporting physical games on the Switch 2 is definitely a big W."

One user highlighted what they think is a "key failure point" from the console's design.

"THIS IS NOT A DRILL!" another exclaimed.

One said they "love how clean the Switch 2 looks".

Another posted: "They found a name for a Nintendo console worse than Wii U."

One said it looks "absolutely bloody gorgeous".

And another posted: "It is a shame we have to wait until April to see the software for the Switch 2 but it is what it is."

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