Nintendo Switch 2: release date, price, new features — all the details!
5 june 2025 в 20:13
Players got an exciting first look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year when the company released a trailer showcasing the new console in January 2025. At that time, Nintendo called on fans to tune in on April 2, 2025 for Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2.
Now that all the details have been revealed, fans eagerly await to dive into everything about the Switch 2. Find out the release date, price, what sets it apart from its predecessor, and other exciting updates below.
Several sources initially speculated that the Nintendo Switch 2 would cost around $ 400. However, Nintendo confirmed that the official price is $ 449.99, significantly higher than the original model at $ 300. Additionally, a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is available for $ 499.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially released on June 5, 2025. Pre-orders for the console opened in retail stores in North America on April 9, 2025.
In January, the company announced that it would hold a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event in selected cities around the world. Here are the locations and dates for the event:
North America
Europe
Oceania
Asia
In January, GamesRadar+ reported that early updates indicated that the Nintendo Switch 2 would have larger controllers and a bigger screen. Now, with the April announcement, it has been confirmed that the Switch 2 has several new hardware upgrades, starting with a 7.9-inch LCD screen that displays games in crisp 1080p. The new Joy-Con controllers, which magnetically «click» onto the Switch 2, look similar to the original models but have improved features, including mouse control.
One standout addition is the new Game Chat feature, which allows players to communicate in real time during gameplay. The right Joy-Con now has a new C button that works with the Game Chat feature for an enhanced multiplayer experience. Another exciting update allows users to share selected games with other Switch owners during local play, even if the other player does not own the game
Now that all the details have been revealed, fans eagerly await to dive into everything about the Switch 2. Find out the release date, price, what sets it apart from its predecessor, and other exciting updates below.
Several sources initially speculated that the Nintendo Switch 2 would cost around $ 400. However, Nintendo confirmed that the official price is $ 449.99, significantly higher than the original model at $ 300. Additionally, a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is available for $ 499.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially released on June 5, 2025. Pre-orders for the console opened in retail stores in North America on April 9, 2025.
In January, the company announced that it would hold a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event in selected cities around the world. Here are the locations and dates for the event:
North America
Europe
Oceania
Asia
In January, GamesRadar+ reported that early updates indicated that the Nintendo Switch 2 would have larger controllers and a bigger screen. Now, with the April announcement, it has been confirmed that the Switch 2 has several new hardware upgrades, starting with a 7.9-inch LCD screen that displays games in crisp 1080p. The new Joy-Con controllers, which magnetically «click» onto the Switch 2, look similar to the original models but have improved features, including mouse control.
One standout addition is the new Game Chat feature, which allows players to communicate in real time during gameplay. The right Joy-Con now has a new C button that works with the Game Chat feature for an enhanced multiplayer experience. Another exciting update allows users to share selected games with other Switch owners during local play, even if the other player does not own the game
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