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Some line up perfectly withmy predictionsand previousNintendo Switch 2leaks, but there were still plenty of surprises.

Here are the five biggest takeaways from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal.

Nintendo Switch 2

We see not only a larger tablet portion, but bigger Joy-Con controllers too.

The image of the Nintendo Switch comes in at 534 pixels wide and 226 pixels tall.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is then 607 pixels wide and 258 pixels tall.

Nintendo Switch 2

Positioned below the home button on the right Joy-Con, it looks completely blank.

New social features in its software are a likely answer, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Luckily, that fear has been been put to bed… for the most part.

Nintendo Switch 2

It looks absolutely stunning too, with redesigned characters and expressive animations.

Mouse-like controls were teased

This one is a little less certain, but certainly promising.

Sadly this wasn’t outright confirmed by the trailer, but Nintendo is definitely hinting at it.

A look at the kickstand built into the Nintendo Switch 2, as seen in the teaser, reveal video released on January 16, 2024.

Could this be Nintendo’s next big gimmick?

I think it’s really likely to happen.

We even see our first Nintendo Switch 2 accessory, an updated version of the classic Joy-Con grip.

Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart

Joy-Con from the Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer.

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