Get Ready: Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Event Registration Opens Soon

Nintendo has confirmed that registration for hands-on events featuring the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will begin shortly, allowing fans a chance to experience the console and likely the upcoming Mario Kart 9. The events will occur in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas, with ticket registration starting on January 17. Attendees must be over 18 and possess a Nintendo Account for a chance at tickets, which will be distributed through a random drawing. The events are set between April 4 and late May, and while details on playable games remain scarce, it is expected that Mario Kart 9 will be featured, hinting at exciting new gameplay possibilities, including 24-player races.

Registration for the Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on events opens on January 17 and will close on January 26, with the event dates spanning from April to May in various locations across the U.S. and other countries.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to the original Switch, which launched in 2017 and has since become one of the best-selling consoles worldwide. This new generation promises backward compatibility with existing games and features enhancements like a second USB-C port, furthering its appeal among gamers. With Nintendo's history of innovative gameplay experiences, expectations for the Switch 2’s capabilities are high, particularly following the success of franchises like Mario Kart.