We finally have a release date for the Nintendo Switch 2: it's launching on June 5, 2025.
We also learned the Nintendo Switch 2's price today, starting at $449.99.
The standard Nintendo Switch 2 package includes the following:
Nintendo Switch 2 console
Pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers (Left + Right)
Joy-Con 2 Grip
Joy-Con 2 wrist straps
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
USB-C Charging Cable
For a higher price point, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle will be available for $499.99 in the U.S. This bundle includes the console itself and a digital download code for Mario Kart World, which is accessible from the system's launch day on June 5.
If purchased separately, Mario Kart World will cost $79.99, which is $10 more than Nintendo's previous highest-priced Switch title.
"The Nintendo Switch 2 represents the next stage in home console gaming that you can also take with you, building on eight years of gameplay and innovation that started with the original Nintendo Switch," stated Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.
"Thanks to its new capabilities that broaden the scope of gaming experiences, I am confident the Nintendo Switch 2 marks a significant step forward in our mission to bring joy to everyone Nintendo interacts with."
You can get all the details on the system from today's one-hour Nintendo Direct presentation by following the link below.
