Nintendo Switch 2 home screen looks similar to the Switch home screen
Though the UI is somewhat different, with new icons on the bottom of the screen
Nintendo has shared a first look at the Switch 2 home screen, and it initially appears to be similar to that of the original Switch.
During a look at the Switch 2 console’s accessibility options, Nintendo showed the home screen of the Switch 2.
The screen shows a Mario Kart World icon, as well as various icons at the bottom.
While it’s yet to be confirmed what all of these icons represent, the presence of GameChat, eShop, Controller and System Settings icons means at least most of the features are self-explanatory.
What’s still unknown is whether Switch 2 will feature more personalisation options, something the original Switch was criticised for lacking in.
Despite having a Themes menu, the original Switch still only has two themes, dark and light.
The platform holder has confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $450 / £395 and launch worldwide on Thursday, June 5. It has also announced when the console will be available to pre-order.
Wednesday’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct also announced several new games, including a new Donkey Kong game. The Direct also confirmed what the mysterious C button will do.
Nintendo has also confirmed that GameCube games are officially coming to the Switch Online service, alongside a new GameCube controller.
Following months of speculation, Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will incorporate mouse control.
Wednesday’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct opened with Mario Kart World, a launch title for the console.
