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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Lee

Nintendo Switch 2 rumours: When could the console launch?

The console now comes in a sleek black colourway, with significant upgrades to the Joy-Cons - (iStock/ The Independent)

It was a long old wait for Nintendo fans but, earlier this month, the gaming giant finally put us all out of our misery when it, at long last, unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to its wildly popular hybrid console.

Confirmed for release later this year, the Switch 2 has been the worst-kept secret in console history. Leaks were practically raining down on us by the time Nintendo released the two-minute first-look trailer in mid-January. While light on detail, the trailer verified the rumours of magnetically attached Joy-Cons, a larger display, a refreshed design, plus a new Mario Kart game.

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