The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced, but details remain limited. It boasts a slightly larger design, offers backward compatibility, and features magnetic Joy-Con controllers. However, fans are left wanting more information, with a more comprehensive presentation, dubbed the Switch 2 Direct, scheduled for April.

In tandem with the console’s debut, Nintendo has introduced the “Nintendo Switch 2 Experience,” allowing the public to get a firsthand feel of the new gaming system prior to its official launch anticipated later this year. Information about the event is available on the company’s official portal.

The hands-on experiences will commence on April 4th in both New York and Paris, with plans to travel to other major cities worldwide. The final stop is currently slated for Seoul on May 31 to June 1, although locations such as Hong Kong and Taipei are still awaiting finalized dates for their respective events.

As the purpose of the Switch 2 Experience is to provide a preview of the console, this suggests that the official release might happen sometime after June.

To participate in the Switch 2 demos, attendees must secure tickets through a lottery-style registration process. This registration will commence tomorrow, January 17, at 3 PM ET and will be open until January 26 at 11 PM local time. While participating is free and early registration does not improve one’s chances, attendees will be randomly selected for ticket offers.

Participants are allowed to register in groups of up to six; however, each individual aged six and above will need their own complimentary Nintendo Account. This measure is presumably implemented to prevent multiple registrations by a single person.

For international visitors hoping to journey to New York for an early glimpse of the Switch 2, it’s important to note that the demos in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas are restricted to U.S. residents only. Conversely, the Paris event will be accessible to everyone.

The registration for the demo events will be available on Nintendo’s website starting tomorrow. Below is the complete schedule for the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience:

• New York, April 4-6

• Paris, April 4-6

• Los Angeles, April 11-13

• London, April 11-13

• Dallas, April 25-27

• Toronto, April 25-27

• Tokyo, April 26-27

• Milan, April 25-27

• Berlin, April 25-27

• Madrid, May 9-11

• Amsterdam, May 9-11

• Melbourne, May 10-11

• Seoul, May 31-June 1

• Hong Kong, date to be announced

• Taipei, date to be announced