Overview

• Nintendo's Switch 2 game cards are bright red, visually distinct from the original slate-gray cards, while maintaining the same size and shape for compatibility.
• The new game cards support faster data reading speeds, enhancing performance for the upcoming console.
• The official $40 carrying case can hold the console, two Joy-Con straps, and six game cards, with dedicated compartments for organized storage.
• Switch 2 preorders have sold out in the United States, leaving units scarce ahead of the June 5, 2025, release date.
• Nintendo aims to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles in fiscal year 2026, despite concerns over its higher price potentially slowing early adoption.