The Nintendo Switch 2 was just about the worst kept secret in gaming, leaked into oblivion (and back) ahead of its January 16, 2025 first-look trailer, thanks to a steady stream of leaks and third-party accessory reveals. However, said trailer gave us our first official look at Nintendo's upcoming handheld console, and I've been haunted by one seemingly small detail ever since.
Much of the hardware changes make perfect sense: a larger kickstand for better stability, driftless Hall-effect thumb sticks, and a larger screen that hopefully pairs with a super-720p display. As a hardware follow-up, it's all rather predictable — which is exactly what doesn't sit right with me. After all, this is Nintendo, a company so notoriously allergic to playing it safe you'd assume it has the survival instincts of a lemming.
