The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially slated for release on June 5, 2025.
Today’s announcement also revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 starting price of $449.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 includes the following:
Nintendo Switch 2 consoleJoy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)Joy-Con 2 GripJoy-Con 2 StrapsNintendo Switch 2 DockUltra High-Speed HDMI CableNintendo Switch 2 AC AdapterUSB-C Charging CableThe Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, priced at $499.99 in the U.S., includes the console and a download code for Mario Kart World, available on launch day, June 5.
Mario Kart World alone is priced at $79.99, a $10 increase over Nintendo’s priciest Switch game to date.
“Nintendo Switch 2 builds on eight years of innovation from the original Switch, offering portable and home gaming in one,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.
“With new features that enhance gameplay, I’m confident Nintendo Switch 2 marks a significant step forward in our mission to bring joy to players worldwide.”
Discover all the details from today’s hour-long Nintendo Direct here.
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