"Nintendo Direct Confirms Switch 2 Release Date"

Exciting news for Nintendo fans—the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been given an official release date. Mark your calendars, because the system will launch globally on June 5, 2025.

In addition to the release date, Nintendo also revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 price point, which starts at $449.99. This new hybrid console promises a significant leap in performance and features while maintaining the beloved portability that made the original Switch a household name.

Nintendo Switch 2 – What’s Included

The standard Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the following components:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• 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 those looking to jump straight into the action, Nintendo is offering a special bundle. The Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle will retail for $499.99 in the United States. This package includes the console and a digital download code for Mario Kart World, which becomes available starting June 5, 2025—launch day.

Mario Kart World will be sold separately for $79.99, making it one of Nintendo's most premium titles yet—a $10 increase over previous flagship games.

“Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.

“With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches.”

If you're eager to learn more about what the Nintendo Switch 2 brings to the table, you can catch up on all the details from today’s one-hour Nintendo Direct presentation right here.

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