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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches to Rapid Sell-Outs, Promises Steady Summer Supply

Nintendo will maintain production to meet surging demand through summer into the holiday season despite rising trade tariffs on accessories.

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Staff and members of the public try the Nintendo Switch 2 during a launch event at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
A Nintendo store cashier places a Switch 2 in a bag for a customer at the Nintendo store in New York's Rockefeller Center, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Overview

  • The Switch 2 debuted June 5 and saw immediate sell-outs at most major retailers in the US, UK and beyond.
  • Nintendo has held the $449 base price and $499 Mario Kart World bundle cost steady and assured continued output to satisfy demand through summer and the holidays.
  • Restocks have been sporadic, with some UK sellers limiting units to mobile-contract customers and US outlets bundling consoles with extra games and accessories at higher prices.
  • Upgraded hardware features a custom NVIDIA processor, 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, 4K/120 Hz output when docked and a 2.5- to 6.5-hour battery life.
  • New user enhancements include magnetic Joy-Con attachments with built-in mouse sensors, the GameChat voice feature and full backward compatibility with existing Switch titles.