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The Nintendo Switch 2 looks great, but the console's first showing by Nintendo was fumbled in more ways than one.

The Nintendo Switch 2's specs are still a bit of a mystery, but the one official video teaser still revealed a lot.

This is a very safe bet, as Nintendo has prior form here. You might recall that the Nintendo Switch was first revealed in a roughly three and a half minute trailer that showed it in use in various settings like a home, an airport, and even in the back of a car.

Nintendo showcased the Switch 2 in a short reveal trailer and promises more details, including pricing, in April.

Related: Nintendo to unveil Switch successor in 2025 In other business headlines, the wait is almost over. Nintendo finally took the wraps off its long-pined-for Switch 2 gaming device. The hybrid console will be out later this year.

You can always count on Nintendo for a surprise. This is the company that followed the Game Boy with a strange dual-screened handheld and broke out of its GameCube slump with a console focused on motion controls.