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Nintendo’s Switch2 Pre-Orders Sell Out Before June 5 Launch as Nvidia CEO Honors Iwata

It features a custom Nvidia chip with dedicated AI processors to deliver advanced graphics through real-time enhancements.

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A photo of Esther and Tim Keiderling, who were missing in Maine’s Baxter State Park as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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Overview

  • Global pre-orders have sold out ahead of the June 5 release.
  • The console boasts full hardware ray tracing, high dynamic range and support for variable refresh rates.
  • It maintains backward compatibility with original Nintendo Switch titles.
  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang paid tribute to former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata for his vision underpinning the hybrid design.
  • Nintendo has priced the Switch2 at $449.99 and expects to sell 15 million units.