For the most part, Nintendo fans seem to be pleased with the Switch 2 announcement

Early Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions Are Largely Positive, With Some Skepticism

For the most part, Nintendo fans seem to be pleased with the Switch 2 announcement

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski wasn't exactly impressed by the increased size.

So, uh, it's just a bigger Switch now?
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) January 16, 2025

Journalist Stephen Totilo argued that Nintendo made the right choice by naming the console Switch 2, which will hopefully prevent any Wii and Wii U-like confusion from happening again.

Last time Nintendo had a 100-million-selling console, it followed it up with one that sold 14 million
So it's noticeable that the Switch 2 trailer all but screams: This Is The Bigger/Better Evolution Of The Switch You Know (not a peripheral to skip)https://t.co/jK68h3pbzO
— Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) January 16, 2025

At least one user saw a silver lining in today's announcement.

Never have to see another “Switch Pro/Switch 2” rumor article ever again.
We are free pic.twitter.com/CWx0UtzbYc
— GamesCage - Hype Guy (@GamesCage_) January 16, 2025

This reaction is a callback to the old school NES.

Wonder how long til players are blowing into the sides of their Switch 2 to get the controllers to work pic.twitter.com/auItlqzLBP
— Kitty-Bit Games & Cosplay~ (@kitty_bit_games) January 16, 2025

There were a lot of variations on this meme which argues that the Switch and Switch 2 aren't that different.

Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch 2. pic.twitter.com/oz1y69E9y9
— ⊹ (@DEAADSEAA) January 16, 2025

Regarding the apparent reveal of Mario Kart 9, one user compared it to Pixar's Cars.

Radiator Springs was a bold choice for a Mario Kart course. Playable Lighting McQueen inbound pic.twitter.com/gRcRulUBjJ
— Mr. Duby (@misterduby) January 16, 2025

This player is particularly excited about what Nintendo has coming down the line. However, not all of the original Switch games will be backwards compatible on Switch 2.

Switch 2 looks absolutely bloody gorgeous
Slightly bigger form factor is welcome, new colour scheme is immediately iconic, and can't WAIT to see what this thing can DO
Metroid Prime 4, new era of Pokemon, the next 3D Mario, plus all OG Switch games upscaled??
LET US GO pic.twitter.com/r9dKl1xZhs
— Scott Tailford (@SlashLP89) January 16, 2025

One of this year's most-anticipated games, Grand Theft Auto 6, isn't confirmed for Switch 2. But the following users doubt that Nintendo's new console can handle it.