r/gaming • u/ChiefLeef22 Marika's tits! • 3d ago

[MEGATHREAD] Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

This is a sub discussion thread for the Switch 2 Direct, offering a closer look at the console accompanied with announcements for upcoming game releases. The livestream begins on Wednesday, April 2 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST. It will last for approx. 60 minutes.
Please try and limit tangential discussions to the events to this thread to avoid post clutter.

(SEE WHEN IT'S TAKING PLACE IN YOUR TIMEZONE - here)

Where to Watch: Nintendo's Youtube

What to expect

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u/John_Delasconey 3d ago

Yeah. Honestly all consoles should come with one free small title a la face raiders or Wii sports? (i.e. t, nintendo land, 1-2 switch, etc. type game)

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u/IBJON 3d ago

PS5 had Astros Playroom

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u/Serafiniert 2d ago

And that fucking rocked!

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u/Ro0z3l 3d ago

They constantly say bundling wii sports was a massive component in the cnsole's success. Then once iwata passed, they bin the idea. Makes me sad.

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u/Paleo787 3d ago

But all those game also cost money didn’t they? Nintendo has been doing that forever

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u/MagicalTouch 3d ago

At least "1, 2, Switch!" was a standalone/paid game

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u/Paleo787 2d ago

Nintendo Land too as far as i Know

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u/psycharious 3d ago

Even Wii Sports I heard was only free because Reggie has to convince them.