French video game and accessories maker Nacon has said it expects the Nintendo Switch 2 to launch at some point between April and September 2025. Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 last week with a brief video that outlined the look of the console and offered a glimpse at Mario Kart 9.

Nintendo hasn’t said when the Switch 2 release date is, beyond a vague 2025 window. However, Nacon has said it expects the console to arrive in the first half of its 2025/2026 fiscal year.

Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal didn't come with a software line-up. That isn't expected until the upcoming Nintendo Direct in April. However, we may have an idea of some of the third-party support Nintendo will see at launch.

A new rumor suggests that the original Nintendo Switch could get one last major game release ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2's upcoming launch.

Nintendo believes "the best direction" for the Switch 2 is to allow gamers "to play their already purchased Nintendo Switch software on the successor", though added the upcoming console wouldn't fully support every older title.

Expect various accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 to protect and optimize gameplay. Nacon offers cases, grips, steering wheels, glass protectors, and cleaning tools for the console. The Switch 2 Experience locations are in North America,

Loads of key details about the Switch 2 console were leaked way before they were officially shown by Nintendo, and an analyst says it "ruined the reveal". Nintendo finally officially revealed the console on January 16 showing off a number of features,