During today's Nintendo Direct all about the Switch 2, the company shared how and when fans can finally get the handheld into their hands. After a long, long wait, pre-orders for the Switch 2 will begin on April 9.

During Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct showcase, the company revealed two dates that fans should immediately take note of, and scribble hastily into their calendars: its June 5 release date, and even sooner, the date when you can place a pre-order for the console. You can put money down for the Switch 2 starting Wednesday, April 9 at numerous retailers.

Here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order details, including how to get it on day one.

Nintendo showed its trademark ability to delight with its console’s unveiling. But some of what it showed was a little head-scratching.

The highly anticipated Switch 2 is almost here, and Nintendo has dropped all the details about the successor to the popular handheld console that debuted eight years ago. A teaser trailer back in January gave us a peek at what the console actually looks like,

Nintendo just held a livestream to drop more details on the forthcoming Switch 2 console. At the very end, it revealed a brand-new 3D platformer starring Donkey Kong. This is the first game of its type since Donkey Kong 64 hit the Nintendo 64 all the way back in 1999.

Wednesday's Nintendo Direct revealed more details on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. One reveal is that people with the Switch successor and Nintendo Switch Online Plus Expansion Pack will exclusively get access to a library of GameCube games.

Nintendo Direct presentation, the company revealed a more vibrant display on the Switch 2, a larger screen and several games that will launch with the console. Ce

Nintendo released a ton of details on the Switch 2 hardware as well as new games that you'll be able to play on the system when it arrives.