Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Details and Pricing

Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, launching on June 5, 2025, brings significant advancements over its predecessor with a focus on tech improvements rather than hardware gimmicks. The console will feature GameCube games including F-Zero GX and The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, accessible to those with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. It introduces a revamped eShop with faster navigation and a 'Game Finds for You' feature to enhance user experience. Additionally, the console incorporates features like GameChat for secure video and voice communication, and achievements in Zelda games, albeit behind a paywall. Priced at $450, with games costing $80, Nintendo's strategy reflects a shift towards accommodating developers' preferences for software technologies over unique hardware features. Upcoming titles include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and returning entries from popular franchises.