Where to buy the Nintendo Switch in December 2024

There has been talk of a Nintendo Switch 2 debut since 2023, but the brand has not announced an official release date. According to rumors, the console will be announced sometime in the first half of 2025. All we know for sure so far is that the next-generation Switch will be compatible with the current console’s games – making the overall investment, if you’re planning on doing so, smaller to upgrade later.

Aside from a few bugs and limited manufacturing issues when it was first released years ago, the lifespan of a Nintendo Switch largely depends on how you use it. If you charge and store the console properly, especially when traveling, you can expect it to last a long time. Many users, myself included, are still playing with the 2017 launch model seven years later. However, the console’s Joy-Cons have a well-documented history of showing drift in the first few years of use. While Joy-Cons are automatically included with the console, a Nintendo Switch Wireless Pro controller is a worthwhile upgrade if you’re having issues with your controllers.

A new Nintendo console is inevitable (further details are rumored to be released in spring 2025), but Nintendo is unlikely to stop supporting the Switch. It is the company’s best-selling home console of all time and one of the fastest-selling gaming consoles of all time. This means that the Nintendo Switch is incredibly popular and can already be found in many households. Nintendo is unlikely to hurt its relationship with consumers by making the popular console obsolete with a newer release.