Eight years after Nintendo Switch Console was first released, the next generation was completely revealed in all glory -Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo announced its first look trailer in Switch 2 in January 2025, but excluded large details, such as price, major specifications and release date. Nintendo Direct now has a thorough idea of how to fill this gap and what to expect from fans.
Here are some things to know about Nintendo Switch 2: The entertainment editor has a new experience with the Paris Console. Mouse mode,, graphics And some The more child -friendly design adjustment.
When will Nintendo Switch 2 release?
Nintendo confirmed that switch 2 will arrive. June 5, 2025.
Nintendo is hosted for the next few months Live experience Fans can experience the console and people can register details now. They start in Paris this week and start in Seoul until June 2025, and some more dates are announced.
For reference Switch light It started in September 2019 Switch (OLED) October 2021.
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What is the cost of Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo Switch 2 costs costs £ 395.99/$ 449.99 For console £ 429.99/$ 499.99 For Mario Cartworld Bundle -One of the launch titles.
For reference, the price of the original nintendo switch is the price £ 259/$ 299The OLED version is £ 309/$ 349.
The price increase of the previous generation is not a welcome news, but Switch 2 still weakens other handheld rivals such as ASUS ROG ALLY and STEAM DECK.
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Can you pre -order switch 2?
The official Nintendo pre -order was scheduled to continue. April 9, 2025 Although in the United States and the United Kingdom eve Trump’s new tariffs have reported that this date will be delayed in the United States.
Since the statement is mentioned only in the United States, it is assumed that the international market will remain the same unless the Nintendo specified. The release date has not changed.
In the UK, you can pre -order console. ShopTo 1 by paying a penny (not to mention, it’s not the price of the console) curry By entering the purchase link, by entering the details so that you can inform the information as soon as you can.
If you pre -order via ShopTo, you will be charged as soon as the pre -order is actually broadcasted. Of course, changing your mind can cancel it before.
Is there a trailer of Nintendo Switch 2?
To briefly look at the console, there is a two-minute trailer from January, which shows major design transportation, including a larger screen, a new Joy-CON controller (fresh orange), a U-shaped stand and a new USB-C port.
What is the specifications of Switch 2?
- Bigger 7.9 -inch LCD display
- Self -joy
- GameChat’s new C button
- 256GB of storage
Switch 2 is a larger console than a predecessor 7.9 inch display -The thickness is the same.
The default color is black and the controller offers color accents. On the left is a symbolic blue fan knowing and loving, while the right is closer to peach orange than traditional red.
Much more Flexible U -shaped kick stand There is a back side at the top of the console and a new USB-C port that allows you to connect the game headset while the console is docked. JOY-CON’s new C button.
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This button is used to activate gamechatThanks to the built -in microphone, it is a function that allows you to connect up to 4 users during gameplay thanks to the hardware using noise canceling technology.
It can be used in both console icing and in both handheld mode. This feature can be used freely by the end of March 2026. After that, Nintendo Switch Online Membership is required.
When using this feature, the user does not need to play the same title, and you can choose to expand the game screen on the display through all the other player screen shown below.
This feature is a new Nintendo Switch Camer, so you can broadcast your feed with your own voice to your friends and your family. The cost is extra cost, but I don’t know how much. If you want to use this function, you can activate your parents’ control over Gamechat through the accompanying app.
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The biggest question about the specifications in the April Nintendo Direct was surrounding the display. Now you can confirm that this is A 1080p panel, Double the pixels of the OG switch. Sadly, the panel is LCD There is support for HDR, not OLED.
If you are using headphones, you can take advantage of improved surround sound for immersive experience. There are also new built -in fans to keep this heavy duty console cool.
The joy cone is attached to it Thanks to the mouse support, you can use it next to it without clicking on its place. The new title for this feature is optimized, including the Switch 2 version of the Super Mario Party Jambore.
In addition, since the console has been firmly confirmed to support compatibility with both digital and physical switch games, the user can continue to play the previous title by upgrading to the new model.
Nintendo In addition, virtual game cards can be released, allowing users to loan digital games to friends or families. Gameshare Only the previous title is supported, but it can be used to share one game between up to three other systems, including the previous switch console.
Impressive for console 256GB of storage Release of all titles -32GB of improvement in the original switch has been greatly improved. You can expand this, but you need a MicroSD Express card, not a standard Microsd card.
The FCC submission also confirmed Wi-Fi 6 and NFC support, and game cards have a quick data reading speed.
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At the launch, the user can purchase a new dedicated professional controller and GameCube style controller. Both contain a new C button for the GameChat function.
What kind of lunch is there in Nintendo Switch 2?
The ninth main line game of the Mario Cart Series has been released. This is officially called Mario Kart World. Players can drive off -roads in this game and take advantage of new rust out mode.
This will be released on the same day as Switch 2. At the end of this month, there will be a dedicated direct for this game.
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Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: ZA starts at the original switch and switch 2.
Kirby Air Riders will be the new title of Switch 2, like Will Donkey Kong Bananza and Hollow Knight Silk Song.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a digital guide that explores some of the new features related to this console, such as mouse control.
In addition, there is a dedicated switch 2 of the improved existing title. This includes the Super Mario Party Jambore, which has three new modes: Carnival Coaster, which uses the Mario Party Mode, Bowser Live Mode and Bowser Live Mode and Bowser Live Mode, and Carnival Coaster.
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Zelda’s Legend: The Tears of the Kingdom are another game for switch 2, and there is a new Zelda Note app that can be used to explore improved graphics and maps and share customized creations such as friends and cars.
If you already own this game, you can buy an upgrade pack.
Hyrle Warriors: The jade of the times will come to switch 2.
The third -party game on Switch 2 includes Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, Hades 2, Street Fighter 6 and Hitman: World of Assassination.
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that the Xbox port would be in the switch 2 on the end of January. Gamer Tag Radio Here are the following: “I’m really looking forward to supporting them with our games. I think they are important parts of this industry.”
Sadly, despite the five -year interval after the new horizon, information about the next animal cross -game was not confirmed.
