Nintendo’s Switch 2 marks one of 2025’s most anticipated launches, but the company’s console deep dive still managed to leave a lot of gamers scratching their heads in confusion. From the shocking price points of its planned games to the announcement of Mario Kart World, the Nintendo Direct event for the Switch 2 caused some whiplash, as the broadcast brought both excitement and frustration. However, it’s clear that Nintendo has found inspiration from another company in the eight years since the first Switch launched.
