In a recent Q&A released after the latest Direct, Nintendo revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 was originally supposed to be ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 nearly had a very different name, in what would have been a 30-year throwback.

The Mario-maker offered a sneak peek of its highly anticipated new console in January after a series of leaks, but the official detailed unveiling is set to take place Wednesday.

The Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2. It will run for about 60 minutes.