Want to Play Before Switch 2 Releases? Here’s How

Nintendo has officially revealed its Change 2 Thursday, and the company will organize several events so that fans can spend time with the new console.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience and a world tour for the new contract that begins in April. It’s free for people who register with their Nintendo account, but they’ll have to be lucky, because ticket recipients will be chosen at random.

Here’s what we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience.

When does the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience start?

The first tour stop is in New York City, April 4-6. It will be held at Center415 at 417 5th Ave.

Which US cities will host the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience?

The tour heads to Los Angeles April 11-13, at Television City at 7800 Beverly Blvd. It then heads to Dallas on April 25-27, at the Embarcadero Building in Fair Park located at 1229 Admiral Nimitz Dr.

Which other cities will host the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience?

The tour is international and stops in these cities:

• Toronto, April 25-27
• Paris, April 4-6
• London, April 11-13
• Milan, April 25-27
• Berlin, April 25-27
• Madrid, May 9-11
• Amsterdam, May 9-11
• Melbourne, May 10-11
• Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27
• Seoul, May 31 to June 1
• Hong Kong and Taipei, TBA

How do I apply for a ticket?

You can register for a free ticket to the venue at Nintendo Switch 2 Experience page. A free Nintendo Account is required to register. A person must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Nintendo Family Account holders can register up to six people as a group, including anyone under the age of 18. Ticket winners will be chosen at random.

When does registration open?

Registration opens Thursday, Jan. 17, at 3 pm ET / noon PT. It closes on Jan. 26 at 11:59 pm local time of the event location.

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What will be shown at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event?

We don’t know much. What will happen is that ticket holders will be able to try out Switch 2 for an unknown amount of time, with different games to play.

Nintendo hasn’t given details on when the Switch 2 will be available, or how much it will cost.