Nintendo Switch 2: everything you need to know, from pre-orders and price to exclusive games and launch titles

It’s been more than eight years since the original Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017, and now we have the full lowdown on what’s next: the Nintendo Switch 2.

In a big Nintendo Direct at the start of April, the Japanese gaming giant showed off a whole suite of Switch 2 features and the games we can expect to see at the console’s June 5 launch and beyond, including one unexpected exclusive.

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Given the original Switch is one of the biggest-selling games consoles of all time, we can expect the Switch 2 to build upon that success, which could make it the biggest deal in gaming this year… alongside GTA 6.

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So let's get into what you need to know about the Nintendo Switch 2 and if it should be on your wish list this year.

Nintendo Switch 2: cut to the chase

• What is it? The successor to the Nintendo Switch console, officially called the Nintendo Switch 2
• How much will it cost? $449.99 / £395.99 / AU$699.95
• When will it release? June 5, 2025
• What will its upgrades be? A new design, a custom chipset with a power boost, a 7.9-inch LCD display with 1080p resolution, Game Chat and more

Nintendo Switch 2: release date and price

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 go live on April 8, then you’ll have a bit of a wait as the hybrid console will be released on June 5.

Pricing is a little more punchy than that of the original Switch, with the Switch 2 starting at $449.99 / £395.99 / AU$699.95. But the better bet might be the Mario Kart World bundle, which costs $499.99 / £429.99 / AU$769.95; that's notable as Mario Kart World on its own costs $79.99 or £74.99, so by going the bundle way you’re saving a nice chunk of change.

For comparison, the original Switch cost $259.99 / £259.99 / AUD$435, but with the Switch 2 you do get a bunch of new features as well as hardware upgrades.

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