Nintendo Switch 2 Announced: Set to Launch June 5 at 449.99 USD

Nintendo unveiled its long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2, which will become available on June 5, 2025, at a starting rate of 449.99 USD in the US market. The next-generation console from Nintendo offers superior hardware and enhanced online functions alongside new interactive features that enhance the legacy of their 2017 debut product priced at 299.99 USD.

The Switch 2 delivers new Joy-Con 2 controllers with magnetic attachment functionality and game-based precision mouse capabilities. The "C" button installed on the right Joy-Con controller serves as the "GameChat" activation mechanism. Through built-in noise-canceling technology and a microphone system, players can maintain live communication with their friends while playing. This technology integrates individual gameplay along with social components through interactive features that extend gaming opportunities across all times and locations.

The console launch includes Mario Kart World as its headline title while offering this 24-player dynamic worldwide racing experience through the 499.99 USD bundle option. The initial launch inventory features Donkey Kong Bananza while incorporating improved versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom and releasing third-party releases such as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition. Exclusive titles like FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods were revealed as upcoming Nintendo console releases with a scheduled 2026 launch date.

The new console costs 449.99 USD, which represents a notable price increase from its original version yet offers powerful hardware components like increased HD resolution and performance speed. Customers can start pre-ordering on April 9 through select bundles and accessories that boost gameplay enjoyment. Backward compatibility features of Nintendo allow existing Switch users to move their digital game collections while making the move to the newest system smoother.

According to analyst predictions, the product will show solid market performance, while Omdia anticipates 14.7 million unit sales globally by 2025. Fans who bought Nintendo products at affordable prices might question why the new console launch price is higher. With June nearing, the Nintendo Switch 2 stands ready to solidify its leadership position in gaming through a groundbreaking linked gaming strategy.