Be one of the first to try the Nintendo Switch 2 by signing up for console hands-on experiences starting in April; here's how to do it.
Get the Switch 2 before anyone else.
Nintendo has announced a hands-on experience for its upcoming console, the Nintendo Switch 2, which will take place in select cities throughout April. This event will give fans the opportunity to try out the new device before its launch, scheduled for 2025.
After months of rumors and leaks, the console has been officially unveiled along with a detailed trailer showcasing the new hardware. The demonstration activities are set to take place between April and June 2025 in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
Registration for free tickets will begin on January 17 and will be available until January 26. Interested participants must sign up during this period to enter a random drawing that will give them the chance to attend one of the events. To participate, a Nintendo account will be required, and selected individuals will be notified when registration closes.
The specific dates for each region are:
North America
- New York: April 4 - 6
- Los Angeles: April 11 - 13
- Dallas: April 25 - 27
Europe
- Paris: April 4 - 6
- London: April 11 - 13
- Milan: April 25 - 27
- Berlin: April 25 - 27
- Madrid: May 9 - 11
- Amsterdam: May 9 - 11
Oceania
- Melbourne: May 10 - 11
Asia
- Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26 - 27
- Seoul: May 31 - June 1
- Hong Kong: To be announced
- Taipei: To be announced
This initiative will allow players to familiarize themselves with the Nintendo Switch 2 in a completely new way before its official launch.