We might still be two months away from the Switch 2 Direct, but Nintendo has confirmed exactly when the presentation will happen.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly getting the best Xbox Series X exclusive game, and it could be a Switch 2 launch game.

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer made it clear that Xbox plans to bring games to the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches later this year.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is larger than the current model, featuring a bigger screen and JoyCons. The JoyCons will reportedly utilise technology to eliminate stick drift, as well as magnets for connecting to the display. The kickstand is also more flexible, giving users more viewing angles when playing in handheld mode.

Phil Spencer has teased Microsoft’s plan to release Xbox games on Nintendo Switch 2, reinforcing recent reports that indicate the company is set to back the next-gen console in a big way.

Nintendo’s profits tumbled as sales of its Switch console lost momentum, prompting the Japanese video-game maker to lower its full-year forecasts

Nintendo officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 last month, showing off a console that looked very similar to its predecessor, albeit larger and slicker. At the time, the company also revealed that a Nintendo Direct stream focused on the Switch 2would take place in early April,

Nintendo fans will be pleased to hear that the company is taking extra care to avoid stock shortages at launch. The original Switch was hard to come by when it released back in 2017, while the PS5 was absolutely plagued by stock shortages for almost an entire year after launch.