First Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on opportunity coming at global events starting in April – registration opens January 17, but tickets will be a random lottery

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal has come, and ahead of its unspecified 2025 release date, the first chance to try the new console is coming this April alongside a more in-depth Nintendo Direct. As ever, our Nintendo Switch 2 live coverage has all the current news in one place.

Nintendo announced a suite of Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on events for multiple regions. To participate in any of these Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events, you’ll need to register for tickets. The requirements for registration are simple: have a Nintendo Online account and be at least 18 years old. Parents or guardians will have to register on behalf of anyone age 13 or younger. For at least the events in the US – websites are still being updated, but we can reasonably expect this to be a global policy in line with similar events – you’ll also need to be a confirmed resident.