Right now, the main things we know about the Switch 2 hardware that distinguish it from the original Switch are that it's bigger and has more horsepower inside. The widespread expectation is that it will be roughly as powerful as a PlayStation 4 Pro or maybe even a Steam Deck, possibly with the ability to upscale games to 4K using DLSS technology.

Nintendo announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct back when it first revealed the console. This is set to occur on April 2, so it makes sense to keep details about

Best Buy Canada has announced “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd” and notes this will give “you the chance to secure your console early.” The retailer’s Switch 2 listing page isn’t live, but you can sign up to be notified when pre-orders begin.