Nintendo Switch 2 Coming June 2025

The gaming world buzzed with fresh thrills as Nintendo unwrapped the anticipated successor to its popular console. Announced during a Wednesday morning livestream, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit shelves on June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99. Get ready to hit that preorder button as early as April 9.A special combo package, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, will also be available for $499.99. During the stream, Nintendo pulled back the curtain on a suite of exciting features for the new console. Gamers can look forward to upgraded controllers, enhanced games, and a lot more.

Unveiling the Upgrades

Marking a notable evolution, the Nintendo Switch 2 boasts a more substantial screen, measuring 7.9 inches while maintaining its familiar thickness. Its high-definition display promises buttery smooth gameplay up to 120 frames per second, along with vibrant LCD color and HDR support enhancing the visual experience.

Users will appreciate the Joy-Con 2, redesigned to magnetically attach to the console, now sporting larger SL/SR buttons and control sticks. For those in the know, expect the addition of mouse controls—when wielding the Joy-Con 2—to change your gaming approach. The console also flaunts improved audio delivery, featuring a built-in microphone and clearer game chat through upgraded speakers.

Enhanced Storage and Connectivity

Another leap forward is the Switch 2’s storage capacity, now offering 256GB, a significant upgrade from the original’s 32GB. Connectivity greets gamers with dual USB-C ports, a fresh dock supporting 4K displays, and an effective cooling fan to handle intense gaming sessions. In terms of compatibility, the console remains versatile, happily playing your favorite Nintendo Switch games and their enhanced versions.

Not to be overlooked, Mario Kart World makes its debut as an exclusive for the new console. Furthermore, the Switch 2 will welcome a long-awaited addition: the James Bond video game, initially announced four years prior.

Whether it’s nostalgia or innovation, the Nintendo Switch 2 promises to envelop players in a rich, vivid gaming journey. With preorder opening soon, gamers should brace themselves for an exciting next step in console evolution.