We finally got a true look at the Nintendo Switch 2 during today’s Nintendo Direct!
Centered around the Switch 2, this special presentation covered many important aspects about Nintendo’s new console. We’re talking launch titles, we’re saying price and, most importantly, we’ve got a release date.
So read on for our roundup of all the important announcements from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
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Switch 2 release date
The Switch 2 will be released on Thursday 5th June.
Yes – that is the promised day! Make it down on your calendars, definitely don’t skip school (I won’t tell on you) or book the day off work (cos I definitely can’t…). This date also marks the release of the Switch 2 launch titles, which you’ll find listed down below.
Switch 2 price
The Switch 2 will be £395.99 / $449.99 / 469.99 € or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
The Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle will cost £429.99 / $449.99 / 509.99 € or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
Keep in mind that this pricing only covers the base console from Nintendo and the prices listed above are from the official My Nintendo Store. The cost will obviously rise if you purchase games and other additions, like extra controllers. It may also differ between realtors and you should be very careful of scalpers or scams.
Here’s a quick rundown of the Switch 2 related prices copied verbatim from the My Nintendo Store for the regions shown:
| Item | GBP (£) Price | USD ($) Price | EUR (€) Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 Console | £395.99 | $449.99 | 469.99 € |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Console and Mario Kart World Bundle | £429.99 | $499.99 | 509.99 € |
| Left and Right Joy-Con 2 controllers | £79.99 | $89.97 | 89.99 € |
| Joy-Con Right 2 (Light Red) controller | £44.99 | $49.88 | 54.99 € |
| Joy-Con 2 Left (Light Blue) controller | £44.99 | $49.88 | 54.99 € |
| Joy-Con 2 Strap | £12.99 | $12.98 | 14.99 € |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | £74.99 | $79.99 | 89.99 € |
| Nintendo GameCube (GCN) Controller – Nintendo Classic | £58.99 | TBA | 69.99 € |
| Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip | £29.99 | $34.98 | 39.99 € |
| Joy-Con 2 Wheel (Set of two) | £19.99 | $19.98 | 24.99 € |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | £58.99 | $49.99 | 59.99 € |
| Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 | £34.99 | TBA | 44.99 € |
| microSD Express Card | £49.99 | TBA | 59.99 € |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector | £24.99 | $34.98 | 29.99 € |
| Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter | £24.99 | $29.98 | 29.99 € |
It’s important to note that, while I couldn’t find the price for the microSD Express Card sold by Nintendo in the US, the starting price for these cards on Amazon is roughly $59.99.
Here are the current prices we’ve found for certain Switch 2 games:
| Game | GBP (£) Price | USD ($) Price | EUR (€) Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Mario Kart World | £66.99 | $79.99 | 79.99 € |
| Physical Mario Kart World | £74.99 | TBA | 89.99 € |
| Digital Donkey Kong Bananza | £58.99 | TBA | 69.99 € |
| Physical Donkey Kong Bananza | £66.99 | $69.00 | 79.99 € |
| Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV | £64.99 | $79.99 | 79.99 € |
| Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World | £64.99 | $79.00 | 79.99 € |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | £64.99 | $79.00 | 79.99 € |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | £64.99 | $79.00 | 79.99 € |
Taking a look at the US version of the My Nintendo Store, I also found the following accessories and their related prices:
| Item | USD ($) Price |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set | $109.98 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case | $79.98 |
Switch 2 preorder
You’ll be able to preorder the Switch 2 on Tuesday 8th April.
Pre-orders for Switch 2 digital games, upgrade packs and Amiibo will begin on Thursday 24th April.
For US readers, GameSpot has reported that you will no longer be able to pre-order the console from them on April 9th as the new tariffs are assessed. Nintendo has confirmed there are no plans to adjust the ongoing pre-order process for the UK.