Nintendo Switch 2: All Revealed Details on New Console, Games, and Features

Nintendo Switch 2 Console Details

• 🚀 The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching on June 5th, with a base price of $450, or $500 bundled with Mario Kart World.
• 💡 The console features a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen with HDR and 120Hz support, though an OLED option is not available at launch.
• 🧠 Joy-Cons now connect magnetically, include a new 'C' button for Game Chat, have larger analog sticks, and improved speakers.
• 💾 Storage has been upgraded to 256GB, with support for micro SD Express cards.
• 🔌 The new dock includes a fan for cooling and supports 4K and HDR output.

New Features and Accessories

• 💬 Game Chat allows for system-wide chat rooms with friends, featuring adjustable screen sharing and an optional Nintendo Switch 2 Camera accessory.
• 🤝 Game Share functionality, similar to DS Download Play, allows one owner to share a limited version of a game with other Switches locally.
• 🎮 A new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will be available, featuring the 'C' button, back buttons (GR/GL), and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Game Announcements and Enhancements

• 🏎️ Mario Kart World will launch with the console, featuring boats, planes, wall riding, and an open-world design.
• 🌟 Switch 2 Edition titles will offer enhanced graphics and bonuses for existing games, including Super Mario Party Jamere, Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
• ⚔️ Metroid Prime 4 Beyond will feature mouse support and dual graphics options (4K/60fps or 1080p/120fps).
• 🎮 Partner titles confirmed include Elden Ring, Hades 2, and the new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
• 💀 FromSoftware's new title, The Dusk DLC, is coming exclusively to Switch 2 in 2026.
• 🕹️ Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack will include GameCube support at launch, with titles like The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and F-Zero GX.
• 🌳 Donkey Kong Bonanza and Kirby Air Riders are also slated for release this year.

Release Information and Pre-orders

• 🗓️ The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5th, with pre-orders beginning April 9th.
• 📺 Nintendo will host Treehouse streams on April 3rd and 4th, and a Mario Kart World Direct on April 17th for deeper dives into new games.