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Nintendo, the famed Japanese video game console and game developer, has revealed its first official look at its next home video game console.On Thursday, Nintendo of America released a teaser video of the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing the hardware for its latest handheld console. The video reveal, which is just over two minutes long, was scarce on details but did showcase a larger screen, enhanced Joy-Con controllers and the addition of USB-C ports for its upcoming console.Watch the teaser trailer aboveWhat appeared to be a new Mario Kart game was also shown briefly in the video, but little else was revealed aside from an April 2, 2025 date for an upcoming Nintendo Direct showcase, where hopefully more details will be revealed.The reveal follows months of leaks and rumors from third-party developers, online sleuths and casual fans speculating on how the famed Mario developer would follow up its best-selling console.Owners of the current Nintendo Switch will also be happy to know that nearly all of their physical cartridge games and digital downloads will work on the Switch 2 following its release. Nintendo said it will reveal more details about backward compatibility at a later date.With the console finally revealed to the public, even more speculation is sure to follow as fans worldwide eagerly anticipate more news from the traditionally tight-lipped company.The Nintendo Switch, which released in 2017, is currently listed as the #3 best-selling video game console of all time, with more than 146 million units sold to date, according to Nintendo. It trails the Nintendo DS handheld console and the Sony PlayStation 2 in terms of hardware units sold over its lifetime.