Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2025. The company finally revealed some key features, including significant hardware upgrades while keeping the hybrid handheld gaming experience that made its predecessor a fan favorite.
Bigger Screen, Improved Joy-Con 2 controllers
The Nintendo Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch LCD display with 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate for supported games. The console has two USB-C ports for charging and connecting supported accessories. It also comes with a new dock, which supports 4K resolution, HDR, and VRR.
The upgraded Joy-Con 2 controllers now attach magnetically and introduce a new C button, which activates GameChat for voice and video communication during online multiplayer mode, along with the new Nintendo Switch 2 Camera.
Nintendo has improved the Joy-Con 2 controllers’ durability and responsiveness while maintaining their signature motion controls. It also has bigger SL/SR buttons, larger control sticks, and adds a new mouse mode for compatible games.
More Power, Storage, and New Features
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers faster performance and reduced loading times. The internal storage has been upgraded to 256GB, eight times more than the original model. The console is also compatible with microSD Express cards, though older microSD cards will no longer be compatible.
The Switch 2 game cards also received upgrades. They are now colored red with faster data reading speeds.
Among the console’s standout features is GameShare, which lets players share select digital games with friends for a limited time. GameChat, supported by the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, enhances communication by allowing players to appear in video chats during gameplay.
Battery life is listed at 2 to 6.5 hours, and will depend on the games played.
Pricing and Accessories
The Switch 2 launches with Mario Kart World. Other confirmed titles include Donkey Kong Bonanza and Kirby Air Riders.
The console itself costs $449.99, while a Mario Kart World bundle will be available for $499.99.
- Nintendo Switch 2 – $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $499.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $79.99
- Joy-Con 2 Pair – $89.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $34.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap – $12.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $19.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $49.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $109.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $34.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $29.99
- Mario Kart World – $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99
Game Lineup and Bundles
New Games
- Mario Kart World
- Donkey Kong Bananza
- Hyrule Warriors 2: Age of Imprisonment
- Kirby Air Riders
- Drag x Drive
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
More Games
- SPLIT FICTION
- Elden Ring
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Madden NFL
- NBA 2K
- Hades 2
- WWE 2K
- Borderlands 4
- The Duskbloods
- FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
- Street Fighter 6
- Hogwarts Legacy
- BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4
- ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
- Fortnite
- Enter the Gungeon 2
- HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition
- Project 007
- STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
- DELTARUNE
- Survival Kids
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
