Nintendo Switch 2 Arrives June 5: Price, Features, and Game Lineup Revealed!

Redmond, Wash. – Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, launching June 5 at a suggested retail price of $449.99.

The new system promises enhanced hardware, reimagined online capabilities, and a wide range of games.

Key Features

• Reimagined Joy-Con 2 Controllers: Can be used as a mouse in compatible games and attach magnetically.
• Powerful Processing: Delivers improved visuals on a larger screen.
• GameChat: A new online feature allowing players to chat as if they’re in the same room, even miles apart.

What’s Included?

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• Joy-Con 2 Grip and Straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

The Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle will be available for $499.99, including a system and a download code for Mario Kart World.

GameChat allows up to 12 players to voice chat, with options for screen sharing and video chat (using a compatible USB-C camera). GameChat is free until March 2026, then requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Safety features and parental controls will be in place.

Hardware Enhancements

• 7.9-inch LCD Screen: Full HD at 1080p.
• Magnetic Joy-Con 2 Attachment: Securely attaches controllers.
• Freely Adjustable Stand: Allows for preferred viewing angles.
• Dual USB-C Ports: One on top and bottom.
• Improved CPU and GPU: Faster processing and detailed graphics.
• Enhanced Audio: Clearer sound quality and spatial 3D sound.
• 256 GB Internal Storage: Uses microSD Express cards for expansion.
• 4K Output: Supports up to 4K resolution and 120 fps via the dock.

Nintendo Switch games are also playable on Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers and peripherals will also be usable on Nintendo Switch 2.

With GameShare, players can share and play the same game with others who do not have the game via local play or online play with GameChat.

With Virtual game cards, players can easily manage all their purchased digital games, play games on two different systems, or even lend or borrow games.

New Games and Upgrades

• Mario Kart World (New, June 5)
• Donkey Kong Bananza (New, July 17)
• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (July 24)
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5)
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5)
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (August 28)
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (2025, also on Switch)
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Late 2025)
• Kirby Air Riders (2025)
• Drag x Drive (Summer)
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (June 5)

Third-Party Titles

• The Duskbloods (FromSoftware, 2026)
• Hades II
• EA SPORTS Madden NFL
• EA SPORTS FC
• NBA 2K
• WWE 2K
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Winter)
• SPLIT FICTION (June 5)
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (June 5)
• FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
• Street Fighter 6 (June 5)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5)
• Hogwarts Legacy (June 5)
• BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster (June 5)
• Borderlands 4 (2025)
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Summer)
• ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition (2025)
• Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut (June 5)
• Fortnite (June 5)
• Enter the Gungeon 2 (2026)
• HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition (June 5)
• Project 007

The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a variety of accessibility options including the ability to adjust font size, enable screen reader, and speech-to-text features within GameChat.

Pre-orders begin April 9, 2025, and for more information, visit Nintendo.com.

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