Overview

• Nintendo unveiled the Switch2 on June 5, 2025, featuring a larger screen, upgraded CPU and the same portable-to-TV hybrid design.
• The console costs €470 alone or €500 with a Mario Kart World bundle, a significant increase over the original Switch’s €330 launch price.
• Launch titles include Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Pokémon and Zelda entries leveraging Nintendo’s most popular franchises.
• Enthusiasts queued for hours at retailers to buy the new console as Nintendo introduced an authentication system to thwart online resales.
• Nintendo’s original Switch sold over 150 million units since 2017, setting high expectations for the Switch2.