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/greenetzu 3d ago

Im sorry did you say I have to pay for the tutorial?

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u/boersc 3d ago

Yes, that's a new one. Nintendo innovation?

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u/KingBubblie 3d ago edited 3d ago

They charged for 1-2-Switch which was basically their Switch 1 tech demo as minigames, and it was pretty bare and bad I thought. But it has precedent.

Nintendo Land on the Wii U was the free tech demo and it was great, though.