Want to play Switch 2 before it’s released? Here’s how

Nintendo officially revealed Switch 2 On Thursday, the company will organize a series of events for fans to get some hands-on time with the new console.

the Nintendo Switch 2 experience A global tour for the new console begins in April. It’s free for people who sign up with their Nintendo Account, but they’ll have to be lucky, as 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 tour’s first stop will be in New York City from April 4-6. It will be held at Center415 at 417 5th Ave.

Which US cities will host Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events?

The tour heads to Los Angeles April 11-13 at Television City at 7800 Beverly Blvd. Then it goes to Dallas April 25-27, at Fair Park’s Embarcadero building at 1229 Admiral Nimitz Dr.

What other cities will be hosting Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events?

The tour is global and will stop in the following 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, from May 31 to June 1
• Hong Kong and Taipei, TBA

How do I register for a ticket?

You can register for a free ticket to the event site at Nintendo Switch 2 experience page. A free Nintendo account is required to register. Individual must be 18 years or older to attend. People with Nintendo Family Accounts can register up to six people as a group, including anyone under 18. Ticket winners will be chosen at random.

When does registration open?

Registration begins Thursday, January 17 at 3pm ET/noon PT. It closes on January 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 the details yet. A likely scenario is that people with tickets will be able to experience Switch 2 for an undisclosed period of time, with different games available to play.

Nintendo has not provided details on when the Switch 2 will be officially available or the price.