Yes, the Nintendo Switch 2 is really called that, but I was hoping for a more exciting name

Yes, it's finally official. The next Nintendo console will be called the Nintendo Switch 2, as was demonstrated in its new reveal trailer.

If you haven't managed to catch the trailer yet, you can check it out below. And don't forget to also head over to our Nintendo Switch 2 live page for up-to-the-minute news.

The branding looks very similar to that of the original Nintendo Switch, albeit with a big, bold number two slapped alongside it. This matches up perfectly with the countless Nintendo Switch 2 leaks and rumors over the last few months, but honestly I was hoping for something a little more exciting.

For me, Nintendo has always been ahead of the game when it comes to branding across console generations. The shift from the Nintendo DS to the Nintendo 3DS, for example, not only ...