Overview
- The Nintendo Switch2 went on sale June 5 at $450, with midnight openings in London, Tokyo and US cities drawing hours-long lines.
- The upgraded console features a 7.2-inch handheld screen, docked 4K output, Nvidia-powered graphics and Joy-Con controllers that attach magnetically and support mouse input.
- GameChat enables voice communication for up to 12 players and optional video chat via a $50 USB-C camera, while backward compatibility allows play of older Switch titles.
- Launch titles include Mario Kart World, Mario Party Jamboree and Donkey Kong Bananza, with special bundles available at retailers such as Asda in the UK.
- After a brief pre-order pause over US tariff concerns, Nintendo predicts selling 15 million units by March 2026 as supply constraints persist.