Switch 2 release date set in Nintendo Direct

The Nintendo Switch 2 finally has an official release date: June 5, 2025.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing and Bundles

The base Nintendo Switch 2 model will retail for $449.99 and includes:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Improved Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• 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

For $499.99, Nintendo offers the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, which includes:

• The console system
• Digital download code for Mario Kart World (available at launch)

Sold separately, Mario Kart World carries a premium $79.99 price tag - marking a $10 increase over previous Switch titles.

Nintendo's Vision for Switch 2

"The Nintendo Switch 2 represents the evolution of hybrid gaming, building on eight years of innovation since the original Switch," said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.

"With its enhanced capabilities, we believe Switch 2 will redefine gaming experiences and continue our mission of bringing joy to players worldwide."

For complete details from Nintendo's hour-long Direct presentation, visit our coverage hub.

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