Its true, all of it (YouTube)The Nintendo Switch 2 console has finally been officially unveiled, with confirmation of Joy-Cons being used as mice and a 2025 release date.After months and years of rumours and speculation, Nintendo has finally revealed its next generation video game console and the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Theres no release date or price but the console will be released this year.As has long been assumed, its called simply Nintendo Switch 2 and looks very similar to the original model. However, its slightly larger, presumably more powerful, and has a number of new gimmicks including the previously leaked magnetic Joy-Cons that can also work as a mouse.Insiders had already warned that Nintendo wouldnt talk much about the software side of things and although there were brief glimpses of what seems to be Mario Kart 9 it was not mentioned by name. In fact, there was no voiceover or explanation of anything.Whats new about the Nintendo Switch 2 specs?The purpose of the video was clear: to introduce the idea that a new console is on its way and to show how it differs from the previous hardware.As such, the trailer shows the original console morphing into the new one, showing how its a bit bigger in all respects, has more ports and buttons, and brand new Joy-Cons.The Joy-Cons are bigger and, as rumoured, both can be used as computer mice, although theres no illustration of what games might be taking advantage of that feature.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5videoUp NextThere were also shots of the new dock and the stand at the back of the console, but while these are clearly different than the original there was no indication that the dock does anything unusual.Nintendo may well be holding some revelations back though, as while you can clearly see a new button on the bottom of the right Joy-Con they never highlighted it as a new feature and it is not labelled in the video (previous rumours suggested it has the letter C on it). This is presumably Mario Kart 9 (YouTube)When is the Nintendo Switch 2 release date and can you pre-order?Clearly, theres a lot more to announce about both the console itself and its games, and the video ends with the promise of a Nintendo Direct on 2nd April (dont get confused by the American version of the video which uses their backwards notation for the dates and makes it look like 4th February).More TrendingThe Nintendo UK website has already updated with information of a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience which will involve hands-on opportunities for fans in London, and elsewhere in Europe, from 11th to 13th of April.This strongly implies that whenever the console is released, it wont be until after that, but otherwise, there was no hint as to when it will launch, other than itll beat some point this year.As such, it is currently unavailable to pre-order.How much is the Nintendo Switch 2?There was no information about how much the Switch 2 will cost and its unclear when that will be announced. If the consoles not out until after April then it could be a while till we find out. The dock was shown to do anything peculiar (YouTube)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy