Here’s when to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in Australia

There’s a lot we still don’t know about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console; this week’s Direct presentation is set to change that.

After Nintendo dropped a brief teaser trailer without many details in January 2025, the gaming giant then pencilled in 2 April for a follow-up Direct. While that’s not far away now, it’ll be a late night for Aussies keen to tune in.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Australian times

For those on the Australian east coast, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will air at midnight AEDT on 3 April 2025. Conveniently converted by Vooks, here’s how it looks for the rest of the country:

• AEDT: Thursday 3 April 2025 at midnight
• ACDT: Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 11:30 PM
• AEST: Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 11:00 PM
• ACST: Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 10:30 PM
• AWST: Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 9:00 PM

It’ll stream live on Nintendo’s website, “offering a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2.” It’s expected that we’ll learn about the console’s full suite of features, price and release date. Any discussion about pricing is pure speculation at this point, although affordability is on the mind of Nintendo’s executives.

The original Nintendo Switch recently surpassed 150 million sales, firmly entrenching the 2017 device as one of the best-selling video game consoles. A new Mario Kart is expected to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2, following up on the incredibly popular Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

After the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct airs, Australians can get an early glimpse at the fresh hardware at a Melbourne event scheduled in May. Don’t expect to walk up and have a go; event bookings have already been snapped up by successful ballot entrants. There is a waitlist if you missed out, just in case someone can’t go.

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