"Switch 2 Launch Date Revealed at Nintendo Direct"

The wait is finally over—Nintendo has officially announced the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2. Mark your calendars, because it's set to launch on June 5, 2025.

In addition to the release date, Nintendo also revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 price point: $449.99 for the standard model.

What’s included in the base package? Here’s what you’ll find in the box:

• 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 with a popular title, there's also the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, priced at $499.99 in the United States. This bundle includes the console and a digital download code for Mario Kart World, which launches alongside the system on June 5.

Speaking of which, Mario Kart World will be available separately for $79.99, marking a new high for Nintendo’s most expensive Switch game to date—a $10 increase from previous flagship titles.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa shared his thoughts on the upcoming system:
“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.
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’d like to dive deeper into today’s announcements, you can catch up on all the details from the one-hour Nintendo Direct presentation right here.

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