Yes, it’s finally official. Nintendo’s next console will be called Nintendo Switch 2, as demonstrated in its new reveal trailer.
If you haven’t managed to see the trailer yet, you can watch it below. And don’t forget to visit our Nintendo Switch 2 live page for the latest news.
Look
The branding looks a lot like that of the original Nintendo Switch, albeit with a big, bold number two next to it. This lines up perfectly with the countless Nintendo Switch 2 leaks and rumors over the past few months, but I was honestly hoping for something a little more exciting.
For me, Nintendo has always been at the forefront when it comes to branding across all console generations. The switch from Nintendo DS to Nintendo 3DS, for example, not only conveyed that the Nintendo 3DS was a new, more powerful console, but also highlighted one of its most significant and exciting features.
Even successors to more conventionally named consoles, like the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, still felt unique. As an adjective, Super conveys a real sense of fantasy that, to me, just screams Nintendo.
The Nintendo Switch 2, on the other hand, seems sterile, following the old naming scheme established by competitors like Sony with the PlayStation. It doesn’t tell me why I should be excited or clarify any of its interesting features, including the apparent ability to use the new Joy-Con as a mouse, for example.
Still, it’s not the end of the world. Excitement around the upcoming system seems high and I would be surprised if it isn’t a success. I just hope that whatever comes next has a slightly more exciting moniker.
