Nintendo Switch 2 Experience: Global Hands-On Event Registration Opens in Major Cities

Nintendo has officially opened registration for the highly anticipated 'Nintendo Switch 2 Experience', a worldwide series of hands-on events where selected fans will have the opportunity to try out the Nintendo Switch 2 before its full release.

Announced during the most recent reveal trailer, the Switch 2 Experience is set to bring the next generation of Nintendo hardware to major cities from April through June 2025, marking a pivotal moment for the global gaming community and the company’s hardware platform strategy. The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience will be hosted in 13 prominent cities, including Berlin, London, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Dallas, Los Angeles, Madrid, Melbourne, New York, Toronto, and Seoul.

Each city will have its own unique event dates and dedicated registration windows.

Nintendo is reaching out to fans via email with official invitations, and more details are available on regional Nintendo websites. To ensure a fair chance for all participants, Nintendo requires interested attendees to register for the event via their Nintendo Account.

Entry is determined by a ticket lottery, with all registrants being selected randomly once the registration period ends.

As such, registering early does not provide an advantage.

The company has clarified that only adults aged 18 and older with a valid Nintendo Account may apply, and if registering a family group—including members under the age of 17—all group members must belong to the same Nintendo Account family group. According to Nintendo’s official announcement, registration for Switch 2 Experience events in cities such as Berlin, London, Milan, Paris, and Tokyo is already underway as of January 17, 2025.

Additional cities, including Amsterdam, Madrid, Melbourne, and Seoul, also have set dates, with some details still to be confirmed.

Fans are encouraged to visit their local Nintendo website to confirm specific event dates and the precise opening and closing times for registration. Below is a selection of key event dates and registration periods: - Berlin: Event from April 25–27; registration open January 17–26 (CET) - London: Event from April 11–13; registration open January 17–26 (GMT) - New York: Event from April 4–6; registration open January 17–26 (local time) - Tokyo: Event from April 26–27; registration open January 16–February 20 (JST) As a representative from Nintendo stated, all eligible participants must have their Nintendo Accounts in good standing, and selection is entirely at random with no preferential treatment based on submission order.

Event tickets are limited and attendees may only register for one location, so careful selection is encouraged. The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience offers a significant preview of what is expected to be a major milestone for Nintendo’s hardware lineup.

For further information, readers should visit their relevant Nintendo regional website and ensure registration is complete before the set deadlines.

As anticipation builds, fans across multiple continents are preparing for the exclusive chance to experience the Nintendo Switch 2 firsthand.

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