After eight years, the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here. Nintendo officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2 on January 16, 2025, via a trailer posted to YouTube, and since then, fans have been scouring the internet for any details regarding it and its lineup of games. Of course, a slew of unconfirmed leaks and rumors were circulating on the internet prior to the official announcement, but Nintendo has revealed more details since then. Now, thanks to the lengthy Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans have a lot of information to go on, including how much it'll cost and when to pre-order.

From the Switch 2's launch lineup to its price and pre-order date, there's a lot to unpack when it comes to the Nintendo Switch. Of course, a lot of these details are contained within the Switch 2's very first Direct, which fans are likely scouring through to uncover any hidden details or get most closely acquainted with the games they'll be pouring 100s of hours into in the coming months. While there is definitely still a lot to learn, there's more than enough information concerning the Switch 2 to keep people busy and entertained.

Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date & Price

It Isn't A Cheap Console

The Nintendo Switch 2's release date is Friday, June 5, 2025, as confirmed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. That is just 64 days after the first Switch 2 Direct, meaning that Nintendo doesn't have long to gear up for the launch. Bizarrely, the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its pre-order dates weren't confirmed during the Direct, despite that being important information. Instead, these details were quietly confirmed after the Direct and shared via social media. Fortunately, that does mean we now know how much the Switch 2 will cost.

The base Nintendo Switch 2 model with the console, a dock, and charger costs $449.99/£395.99 on launch day. This is more expensive than the Switch and other Nintendo consoles, although in line with inflation. Additionally, fans can buy a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle for $499.99/£429.99. This means that Mario Kart World will cost just $50/£30 extra if bought in the bundle, which is relatively cheap and serves as a strong introductory offer for those looking to have something to play on their brand-new shiny console.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Details

You Need To Meet The Requirements

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 go live on April 9 in the US and April 8 in the UK. However, it will be on an invitation-only basis. People can their interest via the official Nintendo Store, and they will then be sent an email with their invite to pre-order the game. This invitation will only be valid for 72 hours, after which fans will need to re-.

The invitation emails come on a first-come, first-served basis and are only available to those with "a Nintendo Switch Online hip with a minimum of 12 months of paid hip and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours, as of April 2, 2025." You can read the guidelines below:

The invitation will be valid for 72 hours. Invitation emails will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis to registrants who have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online hip with a minimum of 12 months of paid hip and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours, as of April 2, 2025. Once invitation emails have been sent to all registrants meeting the priority criteria, invitations will be sent to remaining eligible registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.

After the initial round of invitations has gone out to those who meet the criteria, the remaining emails will be sent out to "eligible registrants on a first-come, first-served basis." So, if you want to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, you'll need to sign up via the website and await your email. It is all done in an attempt to avoid Switch 2 scalpers, as these restrictions should separate fans from those who just want to buy the console and sell it on for a quick buck.

All Confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 Details

Nintendo Has Revealed Plenty Of Details Already

The Nintendo Switch 2 largely follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, offering detachable joy-cons that connect magnetically to the main unit, as well as the ability to play handheld and seamlessly dock the console to play via an external screen. The joy-cons resemble those of the Nintendo Switch, except for a new C-button, which accesses the mouse-like functionality, allowing fans to play strategy games and more PC-focused experiences on their Switch 2.

The Switch 2's screen is bigger than the original Switch, coming in at 7.9 inches, but is the same thickness. It's not an OLED, but rather a 1080p LCD with HDR . It has a built-in microphone with noise-cancelation enabled, 3D audio, an improved stand, two USB-C ports - one for the charger and the other to use peripherals - and 256GB of storage. The new dock s up to 4K and has fan ventilation to ensure consistent performance throughout. Finally, the Switch 2 cartridges are red instead of black and have faster reading speeds, but they are the same shape.

All Nintendo Switch 2 Game Reveals

There Were 47 Reveals

Additionally, Nintendo revealed 54 games during the Nintendo Direct, including first-party and third-party titles. The biggest reveal was GameCube games being added to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Here is a full list, including when they're releasing:

• Mario Kart World - Launch Title
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour - Launch Title
• Kirby Air Riders
• Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17
• Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
• The Duskbloods - 2026
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Elden Ring - 2025
• Hades II
• Street Fighter 6 - Launch title
• DaemonXMachina: Titanic Scion - September 5
• Split Fiction - Launch Title
• EA Sports Madden NFL
• EA Sports FC
• Hogwarts Legacy - Launch title
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - Summer 2025
• Hitman Word of Assassination - Signature Edition - Launch title
• Project 007
• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster - Launch title
• Yakuza 0 Director's Cut - Launch title
• Deltarune - Chapters 1 to 4 - Launch title
• Borderlands 4 - 2025
• Civilization VII - Launch title
• WWE 2k
• NBA 2k
• Survival Kids - Launch title
• Enter the Gungeon 2
• Starseeker: Astronomer Expeditions - 2026
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition - Launch title
• Final Fantasy Remake Intergrade
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess - Launch title
• Hollow Knight: Silksong - 2025
• Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar - 27th August 2025
• Goodnight Universe - 2025
• Two Point Museum - 2025
• Wilds Hearts S - 25th July 2025
• Witchbrook - Winter 2025
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S - Launch title
• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Launch title
• Marvel Cosmic Invasion - Winter 2025
• Star Wars Outlaws - 2025
• Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition - Launch title
• Fast Fusion - Launch title
• Shadow Labyrinth - 18th July 2025
• Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army - 19th June 2025
• No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files - 25th July 2025
• Reanimal - 2025
• Fortnite - Launch title
• Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer - Launch title
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - 2025
• Tamagotchi Plaza - 27th June 2025
• Human Fall Flat 2

Nintendo also confirmed that the enhanced Switch 2 versions that improve framerate, add HDR , and introduce a slew of other minor changes. These can be purchased separately as either digital or physical Switch 2 games.

Players who already own them can upgrade their current version on a Nintendo Switch 2 for a small cost, much like how it works for other consoles, such as PS4 to PS5 games. This will only be for a handful of titles, including Pokémon Legends Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. It is possible that other titles will receive the same treatment in the future, something that Nintendo will likely announce during future Nintendo Switch 2 Directs, of which there is at least one before the consoles' release.

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