Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced during the "Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - 2025.4.2," streamed from 10:00 PM on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 JST, that the successor to the Nintendo Switch, "Nintendo Switch 2," will be released on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Simultaneously with the release date announcement, an official website has been launched, featuring details about the console and its software lineup.
"Nintendo Switch 2" Release Date Set for June 5!
Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced that the successor to the Nintendo Switch, "Nintendo Switch 2," will be released on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
"Nintendo Switch 2" is more than just an upgrade from the Nintendo Switch; it features a completely redesigned console and incorporates new features.
Screen Size Is Now 7.9 Inches! Display Performance Up
The screen size of "Nintendo Switch 2" has increased from the Nintendo Switch's 6.2 inches to a larger 7.9-inch screen!
However, the console's thickness remains the same at 13.9mm.
The display's pixel count is now twice that of the Nintendo Switch, allowing for higher definition visuals.
The console supports up to 120fps for smooth performance, and the LCD also supports HDR.
Joy-Con Are Now Magnetic! Button Size Also Changed
The Joy-Con 2 now use magnetic attachment, making attachment easy.
Despite the magnetic attachment, they are firmly fixed with strong magnetic force, so they won't come off easily just by pulling, and you can easily detach them by pressing the button on the back.
Also, the SL and SR buttons on the Joy-Con are larger, and the analog sticks are also larger and more durable than before, increasing durability.
Operability for horizontal play has also improved.
Furthermore, Joy-Con 2 can also be used as a mouse, allowing for a different play style than traditional controller input.
Mic Function included, Speaker Performance Boosted
"Nintendo Switch 2" features increased speaker performance.
By balancing high, mid, and low tones, resulting in more natural and clear speaker sound.
The console includes a microphone for voice chat and features a noise-canceling function to reduce background noise.
Additionally, it's now possible to enjoy more immersive sound with stereo headphones even without a surround sound environment.
With the new "Game Chat" feature of "Nintendo Switch 2," you can easily enjoy chatting anytime during gameplay by pressing the "C button" included on the Joy-Con 2.
By connecting a separately sold USB camera, you can even play while seeing each other's face!
Now Two Type-C Ports! Console Memory Increased to 256GB
Regarding connectivity, in addition to the USB Type-C port located at the bottom of the console, an additional USB Type-C port has also been added to the top of the console.
You can connect a camera or play while charging when playing in Tabletop mode.
The console's stand now uses a free-stop design that can be adjusted to any angle.
Compared to the "Nintendo Switch," it allows for more angle adjustments.
The console's storage memory has been increased from 32GB to 256GB (eight times the previous capacity)!
When you download software, space often filled up quickly, but 256GB offers ample space for many downloads.
Dock Has Built-in Cooling Fan! Also Supports 4K
Also, the dock for "Nintendo Switch 2" is now capable of outputting up to 4K high-definition video.
Furthermore, the dock has a built-in cooling fan, so it can suppress heat generation during play.
"Nintendo Switch 2" Launching June 5! Pre-order Details Revealed!
"Nintendo Switch 2" will be released on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
The console price for the Japanese/Domestic-Only Model is 49,980 yen (tax included), and the Multi-Language Model is 69,980 yen (tax included).
Please note that the Multi-Language Model will be available for sale only at the My Nintendo Store.
Also, the "Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Set," which includes the Japanese/Domestic-Only Model of "Nintendo Switch 2" and a downloadable version of "Mario Kart World," will be released for 53,980 yen (tax included).
Since you can purchase "Mario Kart World" at a great price together with the console, purchasing it as your first software for "Nintendo Switch 2" is a good option.
For pre-orders for "Nintendo Switch 2," pre-order or lottery registration will begin sequentially at retailers nationwide and online shops starting Thursday, April 24, 2025, as soon as preparations are complete.
Also, the My Nintendo Store will conduct lottery sales!
To apply, you must meet all of the following two conditions:
- As of Friday, February 28, 2025, have a total play time of 50 hours or more for Nintendo Switch software (excluding demo software and free software)
- As of the time of application, have a cumulative subscription period of 1 year or more for "Nintendo Switch Online" and still be subscribed at the time of application
Regarding details on how to apply, information will be available on the My Nintendo Store website starting Friday, April 4, 2025, in the afternoon onwards, so let's await further news!
For details on "Nintendo Switch 2," please see the Official Nintendo Website.
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| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Size | 116mm (height) × 272mm (width) × 13.9mm (thickness) (with Joy-Con attached*) *Maximum thickness from the tip of the analog stick to the ZL/ZR protrusion is 30.7mm |
| Mass | Approx. 401g (With Joy-Con 2 attached: Approx. 534g) |
| Screen | Capacitive touch screen / 7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD display / 1920x1080 pixels HDR supported / Variable refresh rate up to 120Hz |
| CPU/GPU | NVIDIA Custom Processor |
| Console Storage Memory | 256GB (UFS) |
| Communication Functions | Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6) / BLUETOOTH (TV mode only, wired LAN connection also possible) |
| Video Output | Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels 60fps Supports 120fps when 1920 x 1080 / 2560 x 1440 pixels are selected HDR10 supported *Output via HDMI cable in TV mode *In Tabletop mode/Handheld mode, it will be up to 1920x1080 pixels according to the screen resolution. |
| Audio Output | Linear PCM 5.1ch supported Output via HDMI cable in TV mode Can output with surround effect added when outputting via headphones or built-in speakers (Surround effect when outputting via built-in speakers requires a console update.) |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Microphone | Digital microphone (mono) |
| Buttons | Power button / Volume buttons |
| USB Port | USB Type-C ports 2 ports The lower port is used for charging the console or connecting to the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock. The upper port is used for connecting peripherals or charging. |
| Headphone Microphone Port | 3.5mm 4-pole stereo mini plug (CTIA standard) |
| Game Card Slot | Both Nintendo Switch 2 Game Cards and Nintendo Switch Game Cards can be inserted. |
| microSD Card Slot | Supports only microSD Express memory cards (up to 2TB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer / Gyroscope / Brightness sensor |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 5～35℃ / Humidity: 20～80％ |
| Built-in Battery | Lithium-ion battery / Battery capacity 5220mAh |
| Battery Life | Approx. 2～6.5 hours |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3 hours *Time when charging the console while it is in sleep mode. |