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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Sell Out as Specs Confirm Major Upgrades

Set to launch on June 5, 2025, the console features a custom Nvidia chip, expanded memory, and a new GameChat feature, with analysts projecting record-breaking sales.

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Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

Overview

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch globally on June 5, 2025, priced at $449 for the base model and $499 for a Mario Kart World bundle.
  • The console is powered by a custom Nvidia T239 SoC with an ARM Cortex A78C CPU, Ampere-based GPU, 12GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 256GB of expandable UFS storage.
  • GameChat, a new voice and video chat feature, reserves significant system resources, with Nintendo providing developers tools to optimize performance.
  • Preorders have sold out worldwide, with Nintendo committing to a ‘continuous flow’ of units through the holiday season to address high demand.
  • Market analysts forecast 16 million units sold in 2025 and over 100 million by 2029, positioning the Switch 2 as a leading platform in the next console cycle.