Switch 2 Release Confirmed in Nintendo Direct
The Nintendo Switch 2 finally has a release date: it's coming on June 5, 2025.
Nintendo also revealed the starting price for the console, which is set at $449.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes the following items:
Nintendo Switch 2 console
Joy-Con 2 controllers (Left and Right)
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
Additionally, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is priced at $499.99 in the U.S. This bundle features the console and a download code for Mario Kart World, available from the system's launch on June 5.
Mario Kart World will be sold separately for $79.99—a $10 increase over Nintendo's previous top-tier Switch game pricing.
“Nintendo Switch 2 builds on eight years of innovation since the original Switch, offering the next evolution of home gaming that you can take anywhere,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.
“Its new features open up fresh ways to play, and I’m confident that the Nintendo Switch 2 marks a major step in our mission to bring joy to people everywhere.”
Catch up on everything announced during today’s hour-long Nintendo Direct with our full coverage.
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