Although Nintendo has finally revealed the Switch 2, questions remain about a release date and price. Potential Switch customers are budgeting their money and strategizing when to buy the flashy new console—or if 2025 is the time to buy the older OLED instead.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially launching in 2025, and we’re here to break down what you need to know and how to secure your own.

Toward the end of the Switch 2 reveal video, a date of April 2 was shown for the Nintendo Direct about the new console. Nintendo didn't provide much info about the Switch 2 so those excited about the new console have a lot of questions that will hopefully be answered in the Nintendo Direct.