Nintendo to release Switch 2 in Jun. with $450 price tag
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The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025 in the US and most regions around the world, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Japan, the UK, and Europe.
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Nintendo detailed the highly anticipated Switch 2 on Wednesday.
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One shocking bit, though, was the high price of its games.
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Nintendo has confirmed that a bundle combining the Switch 2 and a copy of Mario Kart World will be available on launch day. It costs $499.99 in the US, £429.99 in the UK and AU$769.95 in Australia.
The gaming company has announced pricing and launch details for its hugely popular Switch console, and a first look at the new Mario Kart World game.
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Fast forward to 2025 and the Switch 2 now sports a 7.9-inch (1920 x 1080) touchscreen LCD with support for HDR10, VRR, and up to 120Hz refresh rates. When docked, the Switch 2 can hit up to 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution at 60 frames per second. Otherwise, it maxes out at 1920 x 1080 when in tabletop or handheld mode.
While many of these stores' live pre-order links now seem to be either down or completely sold out, GamesRadar+ was able to independently verify that Amazon UK still allows potent
Nintendo has revealed that physical copies of certain games on the new Switch 2 console will be 'Game-Key Cards',
JB Hi-Fi is expected to be a leading retailer for Nintendo Switch 2 stock in Australia. However, the retailer have not indicated when pre-orders will be available. Our advice is to keep an eye on ...
As part of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, we also got a new Pro Controller to go with the hybrid console. You’ll need to squint a bit at the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to immediately spot any differences from the current Switch Pro Controller, other than the shoulder and triggers being rendered in a light grey rather than black.
Omdia forecasts show that Nintendo Switch 2 will sell about 14.7M units globally in 2025, following its confirmed launch date of June 5. This would put the Switch 2 ahead of its p