Highlights
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially confirmed to launch on June 5, 2025 at the price of $449.99 for the standard model.
- The pre-orders will reportedly begin from April 8-9.
- Specifications – Redesigned with a 7.9-inch LCD (1920×1080, 120Hz), HDR10 support, 4K docked output, 256GB storage, Wi-Fi 6, enhanced audio and new Joy-Con 2 controllers.
- It will include GameChat for voice and video communication, compatibility with most existing Switch games and paid visual upgrades for select titles.
Caption – Nintendo Switch 2 launch date confirmed. (Image credit – Nintendo)
After years of speculation, Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2. The next-gen handheld-console hybrid was announced during the April 2 Nintendo Direct, nearly eight years after the original Switch.
Here’s everything you need to know about its release date, specs and games.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Release Date and Price
The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025. It will be priced at $449.99 for the standard model and $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle.
Pre-orders open on April 8 in Europe and April 9 in North America.
While Nintendo doesn’t officially operate in India, the Switch 2 is expected to arrive through third-party sellers, with an estimated price between ₹36,000 and ₹42,000.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Specifications and Features
Caption – Nintendo Switch. (Image credit – Nintendo)
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been completely redesigned, featuring a larger body at 271.8mm wide and 114.3mm tall, while keeping a 13.9mm thickness. It weighs 399g (with controllers attached) and includes a bigger kickstand for better tabletop gaming. Unlike its predecessor, it features two USB-C ports (top and bottom) for improved connectivity.
Caption – Nintendo Switch 2 launch ports and other features confirmed. (Image credit – Nintendo)
The device boasts a 7.9-inch LCD screen with a 1920×1080 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. While it now supports HDR10, it doesn’t have an OLED panel, which could mean an OLED variant might come later.
When docked, the Switch 2 supports 4K output at 60Hz and 1080p/1440p at up to 120Hz. The dock has built-in cooling to prevent overheating and supports HDR10 output, offering better visuals on compatible TVs.
Storage gets a big upgrade with 256GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD Express cards up to 2TB. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and Ethernet support via the dock. Audio improvements include enhanced speakers, 3D audio support and 5.1 PCM output when docked.
Caption – The new Joy-Con 2 controllers of Nintendo Switch 2 come in black with colored highlights. (Image credit – Nintendo)
The new Joy-Con 2 controllers come in black with colored highlights and attach magnetically. They have larger SL/SR buttons and analog sticks, and a new mouse mode for compatible games.
A major software addition is GameChat, which lets players voice chat using the built-in microphone. The Joy-Con 2 has a dedicated C button for screen sharing and video calls, supported by the new Nintendo Switch 2 Camera (sold separately for $49.99). GameChat will be free until March 31, 2026, after which it will require a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Caption – Nintendo Switch 2 games list is also confirmed. (Image credit – Nintendo)
The Switch 2 will support most existing Switch games, with select titles getting paid “Switch 2 Edition” upgrades for better visuals and performance.
Nintendo Switch 2 Games (Confirmed List)
A mix of new and remastered titles will be available at launch, with more coming later.
- Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy: HD Remaster
- Civilization VII
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Deltarune Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Fast Fusion
- Fortnite
- Hitman: World of Assassination: Signature Edition
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Mario Kart World
- Nintendo Switch 2 World Tour
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
- Sid Meier’s Civilization 7
- Split Fiction
- Street Fighter 6
- Survival Kids
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
- Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Since Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025, users would be able enjoy the above-mentioned games right away on the new handheld device.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Games For Post-Launch Release (Confirmed List)
- Borderlands 4
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
- Donkey King Bonanza
- Drag x Drive
- The Duskbloods
- EA Sports FC
- EA Sports Madden NFL
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
- Enter the Gungeon 2
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
- Goodnight Universe
- Hades II
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Human Fall Flat 2
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
- Kirby Air Raiders
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- NBA 2K
- No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
- Project 007
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
- Reanimal
- Shadow Labyrinth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Tamagotchi Plaza
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
- Two Point Museum
- WWE 2K
- Wild Hearts S
- Witchbrook
FAQs
Q1. When will the Nintendo Switch 2 be released and what is its price?
Answer. The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, priced at $449.99 for the standard model and $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle.
Q2. What are the key display and design features of the Nintendo Switch 2?
Answer. It features a 7.9-inch LCD screen with 1920×1080 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and a redesigned body with a bigger kickstand and two USB-C ports.
Q3. What are the storage and connectivity options available on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Answer. The console offers 256GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD Express cards up to 2TB, along with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and Ethernet support through the dock.
Q4. What are the new features of the Joy-Con 2 controllers?
Answer. The Joy-Con 2 controllers include larger buttons, analog sticks, magnetic attachment, and new functionalities like mouse mode and a dedicated C button for screen sharing.
Q5. What is GameChat in the Nintendo Switch 2?
Answer. GameChat is a voice and video communication feature using the built-in microphone. It’s free until March 31, 2026, after which it will require a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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