Nintendo Switch 2 Will Launch June 5th, 2025, Selling For $449.99 USD For the Base Model; Pre-Orders Live on April 9th

After quite possibly the most anticipated Nintendo Direct in the company’s history, Nintendo has finally unveiled both the price and launch date for Nintendo Switch 2! Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025 worldwide, and will release for a launch price of $499.99 USD!

Additionally, Nintendo has provided a method for current Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) members to receive priority pre-order invitations directly from their site, with the first wave of invitations set to be sent out on May 8th. (2). There will also be a bundled edition of the Switch 2 packaged with (we have to say, the excellent looking) Mario Kart Worlds, which will retail for $499.99 USD. For our Canadian friends out there, this translates to $629.99 for the base model, and $699.99 for the Mario Kart bundle.

For any interested, here is the official press release:

REDMOND, Wash., April 2, 2025 – All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. With new ways to play and new ways to connect players, the Nintendo Switch 2 system arrives June 5 for a suggested retail price of $449.99 in the United States. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now be used as a mouse in compatible games and that snap to the system with magnetic connectors. Experience the system’s powerful processing speeds delivering visuals via a bigger screen showcasing vibrant color and clarity. From Nintendo Switch 2 games to compatible games in existing Nintendo Switch libraries – connect and play with friends and family in surprising new ways!
 
“Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. “With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches.”
 
Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the following:
 
– Nintendo Switch 2 console
– Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
– Joy-Con 2 Grip
– Joy-Con 2 Straps
– Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
– Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
– Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
– USB-C Charging Cable
 
Race into Nintendo Switch 2 with the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle* for a suggested retail price of $499.99 in the United States, which includes a system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, available from Nintendo Switch 2 launch day on June 5.

Will you be picking up the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, or do you need to see more about and from the system to know for sure? Let us know on our socials, or in the comments below!

Sources: Nintendo of America

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