Nintendo Prepares to Detail Switch 2 Launch in Key Video Presentation
The successor to the original Switch will retain its hybrid design, include hardware upgrades, and is expected to debut alongside a new Mario Kart game in June 2025.
- Nintendo will reveal the release date, pricing, and launch titles for the Switch 2 in a one-hour video presentation later today.
- The Switch 2 will feature a larger screen, a wider stand, and backward compatibility with most original Switch games.
- Speculation suggests a June 2025 release with a price range of 400 to 500 euros and 6 million units available at launch.
- A new Mario Kart game, teased in January, is expected to accompany the console's launch.
- Demonstration events for the Switch 2 will begin on April 4 in major cities, including Paris, New York, and Tokyo.