Nintendo Switch 2 releases on June 5, 2025 for $449.99

The Nintendo Switch 2 will officially be released worldwide on June 5, 2025. Nintendo made the announcement during the latest Direct showcasing the console. We finally learned the functionality of the C button on the Switch 2 Joy-Con 2.

The official cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be $449.99, while the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle will cost $499.99.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will come with the following:

• 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

The C Button on the Joy-Con 2 enables GameChat which brings new ways to play together with friends. Below is more information about the GameChat feature via Nintendo:

With the new online feature GameChat, people can play games and talk like everyone is in the same room, even if they are miles apart. Whether sharing a victory or just waving hello, GameChat makes it feel like online friends around the world are on the same couch. Once GameChat is up, players can start a chat with friends anytime by pressing the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller. The system’s built-in mic can be used to voice chat while playing games with up to 12 people in different locations. Up to four friends can share their screen, and if they connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), they can also video chat, seeing each other’s faces as they cheer, shout, or laugh while playing. Additional friends can join the chat via audio only. Until the end of March 2026, GameChat can be used without the need to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.

Nintendo Switch 2 Features

The Switch 2 will have a large, vivid screen that allows for smooth motion expression. It has a large 7.9-inch built-in LCD screen that displays in full HD at 1080p while maintaining the same thickness of Nintendo Switch.

Joy-Con 2 controllers attach to the system with a “snap”. They now magnetically attach to the Switch 2 consoles. Either Joy-Con 2 controller can be operated like a mouse by sliding it on a surface like a table or on a pair of pants.

The Nintendo Switch 2 also comes with a new freely adjustable stand and a new USB-C port. The angle of the new stable stand on the back of the Switch 2 console can be adjusted freely so you can find your most preferred angle.

There are two USB-C ports on the console, one on the top and one on the bottom. The upper USB-C port can be used for charging your console in handheld mode or connecting a compatible USB-C camera like the Switch 2 camera.

The internal storage for the Switch 2 is now 256GB, which is 8 times the storage capacity of the Nintendo Switch. It also has crisp audio quality and spatial 3D sound. Most importantly, the Switch 2 has a powerful processing speed and graphical performance.

The Nintendo Switch 2 can play games up to 4K resolution docked and play games at up to 120FPS.

Pre-orders for the Switch 2 go live on April 9, 2025.