Switch 2 Console Image
Official Release Date Announced
Nintendo has revealed the Switch 2, the long awaited successor to one of the best-selling consoles in history, will be released on 5 June.
In a Nintendo Direct online presentation, watched by more than a million people, the company gave details of the hardware and confirmed it would launch with Mario Kart World.
Pricing
- Base Console: £395
- Console + Mario Kart: £429
New Features
Hardware Upgrades
- 7.9" 1080p HDR screen (120fps)
- 256GB internal storage
- Improved 3D audio
- New magnetic Joy-Con attachments
New Controller Features
- Built-in voice chat (C button)
- Larger buttons & control sticks
- PC-style mouse functionality
Launch Titles
Mario Kart World
The franchise gets a significant refresh with improved water graphics, character tweaks, and sprawling race tracks with dynamic weather.
Digital: £66.99 Physical: £74.99
Donkey Kong Bananza
New platforming adventure
Digital: £58.99 Physical: £66.99
Kirby Air Riders
Sequel to 2005 fan favorite
Coming Holiday 2025
Third-Party Titles
Notable high-profile games coming to Nintendo for the first time:
Elden Ring Cyberpunk 2077 Final Fantasy VII Hades 2 Street Fighter 6 Hollow Knight
Backward Compatibility
Nintendo confirmed that "compatible" Switch games will work on the Switch 2. Others will get Switch 2 editions with updated graphics and gameplay.