Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5, Pre-Orders Start April 9

Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2025, with a price tag of $449.99. Key features include a 7.9-inch 1080p display, 256GB of storage, and upgraded Joy-Con controllers that attach magnetically and support mouse controls. The console will support 4K output when docked and is expected to utilize an NVIDIA chipset capable of DLSS and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, enhancing gaming performance significantly. Existing Joy-Cons will remain compatible, and several high-profile titles, including 'Super Mario Odyssey 2' and 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Depths', are set to be released alongside the console. Pre-orders will be available starting April 9, 2025. This new system aims to build on the successful legacy of the original Switch while introducing substantial technological advancements.