Under the hood, however, the new Pro Controller has a major improvement to its battery.

The weight difference could also come from other components too, such as the revamped HD Rumble 2 motors.

Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games.

Nintendo switch with the eshop open on it with a promotional image from mario kart world blurred behind it.

A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Card

Oblivion Remastered Earana & Teekeeus

Switch 2 Pro Controller in front of DK from Bananza and Mario from Mario Kart World.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Headphone Jack

Source: Nintendo

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025. Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

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