With a week left until its big reveal, a member of the public has captured the first look at Nintendo’s New York City Switch 2 event.
The video footage, uploaded to TikTok, shows the entrance and interior of the Center415 building awash withNintendo Switch 2branding.
Switch2 is set to be playable in New York City, for members of the public who managed to secure tickets, on April 4, as part ofNintendo’s worldwide Switch 2 tour. Paris, France will have a similar event on the same day, followed by other cities later in April and May.
Nintendoishosting a special Nintendo Direct on April 2, when the Switch 2 release date and price point are expected to be announced alongside initial game reveals.
Nintendoofficially announced Switch 2in January, with a teaser video showing the console and Joy-Cons. The trailer also provideda brief look at a new Mario Kart gamerunning on the Switch 2 hardware.
Company presidentShuntaro Furukawasaid last month that theSwitch 2 pricewill take into account numerous factors, including the trademark affordability of the company’s hardware.
He also said Nintendo willput measures in place to prevent resellersfrom significantly impacting Switch 2 launch supplies.
Various industry analysts have predicted thatNintendo Switch 2 will cost more than $400, but may enjoy the biggest ever console launch regardless of price.
