Akihabara News — Nintendo has officially announced the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming that the highly anticipated successor to the original Nintendo Switch will hit the market later in the year. The announcement came via a first-look trailer, which provided initial insights into the console’s design and capabilities. The Nintendo Switch 2 maintains the hybrid nature of its predecessor; it will be compatible with both physical and digital games from the original Switch, although certain Switch games might not be fully compatible or supported. Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will play exclusive titles designed specifically for it, alongside the library of Switch games. With the original Nintendo Switch having sold over 146 million units, the Switch 2 enters the market with high expectations.