Nintendo Switch 2 Fully Unveiled Ahead of June 5 Launch

The next-generation console introduces enhanced hardware, new social features, and a robust game lineup, with pre-orders starting April 9.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99 for the base model and $499.99 for a Mario Kart World bundle.
Key features include a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen, 4K docked resolution, HDR10, VRR up to 120Hz, and redesigned magnetic Joy-Con controllers.
New social tools like GameChat enable voice and video communication, screen sharing, and multiplayer interaction, emphasizing connectivity.
The console is backward compatible with most Switch games but requires new microSD Express cards for expanded storage.
Launch titles include exclusive games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders, alongside third-party hits such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring.