It’s been about 8 years since the Nintendo Switch was released; the console was released in March 2017 and was able to gain a lot of popularity. But now we are going to see the availability of the new generation of this device. If you want to learn more about this product, continue reading this article about the Nintendo Switch 2 news.
It was at the Nintendo Direct event in early April that Nintendo introduced the games and features of the Switch 2. The console will be released on June 5, and we can get to know the device better there. We should also expect an interesting exclusive game.
Considering that the Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles in history, it is expected that the second version will be able to repeat the same success. This means another important event in the world of video games, along with the release of GTA 6.
If you are waiting for this product and want to learn more about it, we will make it easy for you by going to the Nintendo Switch 2 news in this article. So don’t miss the rest of this article.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price and Release Date
It was on April 8 that we saw the start of the pre-sale of the Nintendo Switch 2. This hybrid console is scheduled to be available on June 5.
The price of this version is slightly higher than the previous generation and starts at $ 449.99. However, there is a better option, which is to purchase the Mario Kart World bundle for $ 499.99. The reason why this bundle is valuable is that the game itself is sold separately for $ 79.99.
Nintendo Switch was available at launch for $ 259.99. But this price difference is not without reason, and now in the new generation, you are faced with a hardware upgrade and more features.
Nintendo Switch 2 Design
The first thing we should mention in the Nintendo Switch 2 news is the appearance of the device. This console is generally very similar to the first version, only slightly larger. The Switch’s OLED display was 7 inches, while in this generation, we are faced with a 7.9-inch panel. Overall, Nintendo has made a larger device; the console will be 4.5 inches tall, 10.7 inches wide, and 0.55 inches thick.
As a result, the Joy-Con 2 controllers are also taller and more curved. These handles are blue and red, like the previous generation. The buttons and their arrangement are the same as before, but now we see a new square button with the letter C on it. This button is actually related to the new Game Chat feature. Thanks to this feature, Nintendo Switch 2 users can talk to their friends using the built-in microphone of the Joy-Con 2.
In the previous generation, the Joy-Con controllers were placed in their place by sliding, but now they use magnetic capabilities; under the triggers of these controllers, there are small trigger-like buttons that are embedded in the Joy-Cons. It is worth noting that these controllers will have the same functionality as the previous generation in the detached mode. Of course, we have another new feature here, thanks to which the Joy-Cons can be used like a mouse.
In the Nintendo Switch 2, similar to the previous version, in the design of the power and volume buttons, we see several nips and tucks, and the ventilation grid now has 3 vents instead of 5. Perhaps the biggest change in the design is the addition of the USB-C port to the top edge of the device. Thanks to this change, you can use various accessories such as the new Switch 2 camera. The 3.5mm headphone jack is also present in the new generation. New speakers are also built into the bottom edge, which helps improve the sound conditions.
Other Nintendo Switch 2 news regarding design can be mentioned in the appearance of its support stand. In the old version, we saw a kickstand that was the same length as the device itself, and in the new generation, we see the same thing, but with the difference that their appearance is not the same. What we see in this version seems more resistant than the original Nintendo Switch, and apparently will have better stability in different positions.
The Switch 2 has a rounder dock that also has a fan to cool the device. Also, 4K output has now been added to the console.
Nintendo Switch 2 News: Display
As we mentioned, the Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch display, a 1080p display, which means it can offer twice the quality of the previous generation.
Meanwhile, the fact that the Japanese technology giant has gone to LCD instead of OLED panels in this generation has caused discomfort among fans. Although this move is likely to reduce the final cost and we should mention that this new LCD screen supports HDR.
It is worth noting that the Nintendo Switch 2 panel has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The use of variable refresh rate also allows users to have a smooth experience of working with this device, even if the frame rate drops below 120 FPS.
Nintendo Switch 2 Specifications
At the heart of Nintendo’s new handheld console is a custom chip from Nvidia. Not much has been revealed about the capabilities of the chipset in the Nintendo Switch 2 news, but it seems that we are not dealing with a chip that was specifically developed for this product, while this was the case with the previous generation.
The internal storage is 256 GB by default, but users can upgrade the memory up to 1 TB using microSD Express cards. But keep in mind that previous-generation microSD cards will not be compatible with the Switch 2.
The device has a 5220 mAh battery that offers 2 to 6.5 hours of charge. When the battery is empty, it takes about 3 hours to charge in Sleep Mode.
Other technical specifications of this console include accelerometer and gyroscope sensors, HDMI output, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth.
Nintendo Switch Switch 2 Games and Features
Nintendo Switch 2 news indicates that various games will be available at the same time as the console’s launch on June 5, the most important of which will probably be Mario Kart World. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is another title at the time of launch that is very attractive; a work that is considered a paid interactive demo, the price of which is not yet known. Some have complained about this issue and believe that such a demo should be available to fans for free with the new console.
Below is the full list of games.
• Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
• Deltarune
• Fast Fusion
• Fortnite
• Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
• Mario Kart World
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
• Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
• Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
• Split Fiction
• Street Fighter 6
• Survival Kids
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition)
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition)
• Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
We expect to see more games released after the Nintendo Switch 2 launches. For example, The Duskblood, a new work by FormSoftware, will be released for this console in 2026, and on July 17, we will see Donkey Kong return to the 3D world in the game Donkey Kong Bananza.
Other exclusives for this product include Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which will be released this year, and Kirby Air Riders.
In addition, Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends Z-A will also be released for the Switch 2. It should be noted that these two games were originally planned to be released for the current generation.
In the meantime, current games will also receive new generation updates; some of these updates will be free, and some of these items will be available for a fee and will be available to Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack subscribers.
Finally, we should mention that the Nintendo Switch 2 has support for DLSS and Ray Tracing. Thanks to these features, games will look more attractive and better. Although we haven’t seen them in action yet.
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a variety of official (and licensed) accessories, most of which were announced during the Nintendo Direct conference. We’ve listed these products and their prices below:
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera ( $49.99 / £49.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller ($79.99 / £74.99)
• Nintendo GameCube (GCN) Controller – Nintendo Classics (£58.99)
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip ($34.99 / £29.99)
• Nintendo Switch microSD Express Card 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2 ( $59.99 / £49.99)
• Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case ($79.99 / £66.99)
• Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector ( $34 / £20.99)
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel (set of two) ( $19.99 / £16.99)
• Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 (£34.99)
• Joy-Con 2 (L) and Joy-Con 2 (R) Controller Set ($89.99 / £74.99)
• Joy-Con 2 Strap ($12.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter ($29.99 / £24.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set ($109.99)
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Camera, and GameCube Controller will be available on June 5th. Alongside these new accessories, there will also be an official Joy-Con 2 charger, Switch 2 screen protector, Switch 2 Carrying Case, and All-In-One Case.
In addition to the official accessories, there are also third-party products available for the handheld, including the NS2 Killswitch case from Dbrand. The officially licensed HORI Piranha Plant Switch 2 camera is also set to be available, but the company has yet to announce a release date.
With a few exceptions, many of the previous-generation accessories can be used with the Switch 2. For example, previous-generation Joy-Cons can be connected wirelessly to the new console, just like the Pro Controller of the same generation.
Final Thoughts
The Nintendo Switch 2 looks set to be a major upgrade and a worthy successor to the beloved original, with a bigger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display, improved Joy-Con 2 controllers, upgraded specs like 256GB storage and a custom Nvidia chip, and exciting features such as 120Hz refresh rate, DLSS, ray tracing, and built-in Game Chat. Launching on June 5 at a higher price point starting from $449.99, it brings with it a strong lineup of games, including Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077, and Zelda remasters, along with exclusives like The Duskbloods and Donkey Kong Bananza down the line. While the choice of LCD over OLED may disappoint some, the console’s versatility, performance boosts, and game library make it a compelling next-gen hybrid gaming system.
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