Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced the successor to Nintendo Switch, " Nintendo Switch 2, " at " Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - 2025.4.2 " broadcasted on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. Nintendo announced that the successor to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on June 5, 2025 (Thursday). In conjunction with the announcement of the release date, an official website has been released with details of the console and software lineup.
"Nintendo Switch 2" will be released on June 5, 2025!
Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced that Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch, will be released on June 5, 2025 (Thursday). The "Nintendo Switch 2" is not only an upgraded version of the Nintendo Switch, but has been designed from the ground up to incorporate new features.
The screen size has been increased to 7.9 inches! Improved display performance
"The screen size of the Nintendo Switch 2 is 7.9 inches large, up from the Nintendo Switch's 6.2 inches! However, the thickness of the device remains the same at 13.9mm.
As for the number of pixels on the display, it is double that of the Nintendo Switch, allowing users to enjoy higher definition rendering. The FPS of the device supports up to 120 fps for smooth rendering, and the LCD also supports HDR.
The Joy-Cons are now magnetic! Buttons have also been resized
Joy-Con 2 is now magnetic and easy to install. It is a magnet, but it is held firmly in place by a cooperative magnetic force, so it will not come off easily by simply pulling on it, and when removing it, you can easily remove it by pressing the back button.
The SL and SR buttons on the Joy-Con have also been enlarged, and the stick portion is larger than before for improved durability. The stick is also larger and more durable than before.
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Joy-Con 2 can also be used as a mouse, allowing for a different style of play than with a regular controller.
Equipped with microphone function! Improved speaker performance!
"Nintendo Switch 2" has improved speaker performance. By balancing the range of high, mid, and low tones, the speaker sound is more natural and clear.
A microphone for enjoying chatting is also equipped on the unit, and it has a noise canceling function to reduce noise. The new microphone also has a noise cancelling function to reduce noise.
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The new "Game Chat" feature on Nintendo Switch 2 allows users to easily chat during games by pressing the " C Button " on Joy-Con 2. If you connect the USB camera (sold separately), you can also play while looking at the player's face!
Two Type-C ports! Increased main memory to 256GB!
As for the interface, a USB Type-C port has been added to the top of the device as well as the USB Type-C port on the bottom of the device. I can connect a camera or charge the battery while playing in table mode.
The "Nintendo Switch 2" has a free-stop stand that can be fixed at any angle. Compared to the "Nintendo Switch", the angle can be adjusted more.
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The amount of memory stored in the console has been increased eightfold from 32GB to 256GB! When you download software, you will inevitably run out of space quickly, but with 256GB, you can download a lot of software.
The dock has a built-in cooling fan!
The "Nintendo Switch 2" dock also supports high-definition video output of up to 4K. In addition, the dock has an internal cooling fan to reduce heat generated during play.
"Nintendo Switch 2" will be released on June 5! Pre-order information has also been revealed!
Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025. The price will be 49,980 yen (including tax) for the Japanese and domestic exclusive model and 69,980 yen (including tax) for the multilingual model. Please note that the multilingual model will only be available on the My Nintendo Store. The "Nintendo Switch 2" Mario Kart World Set, which includes the "Nintendo Switch 2" Japanese language domestic exclusive model and a downloadable version of "Mario Kart World," will also be available for 53,980 yen ( including tax). The "Nintendo Switch 2" Mario Kart World Set will also be available for 53,980 yen (tax included). Since "Mario Kart World" can be purchased together with the console at a discount, it may be a good idea to purchase it as your first "Nintendo Switch 2" software.
Reservations for "Nintendo Switch 2" will be accepted at game retailers and online stores nationwide from April 24, 2025 (Thu.) onward, as soon as they are ready. As for the My Nintendo Store, lottery sales will also be conducted! To apply, you must meet all of the following two conditions
- Play 50 hours or more of Nintendo Switch software as of Friday, February 28, 2025 (excluding demo version software and free software).
- Have been a member of "Nintendo Switch Online" for at least one year at the time of application and be a member at the time of application.
Other details will be announced on the My Nintendo Store website on or after the afternoon of April 4, 2025 (Friday), so please wait for further information! For more information on "Nintendo Switch 2," please visit Nintendo's official website.
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| Product Outline | |
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| Product size | 116mm (H) x 272mm (W) x 13.9mm (D) (with Joy-Con attached*) *Maximum thickness from the tip of the analog stick to the ZL/ZR projection is 30.7mm. |
| Weight | Approx. 401g (with Joy-Con 2 attached: Approx. 534g) |
| Screen | Capacitive touchscreen / 7.9" wide color gamut LCD display / 1920x1080 pixel HDR support / Variable refresh rate up to 120Hz |
| CPU/GPU | NVIDIA custom processor |
| Main unit storage memory | 256GB (UFS) |
| Communication Functions | Wireless LAN (WI-FI 6)/BLUETOOTH (wired LAN connection available only in TV mode) |
| Video output | Max. 3840 x 2160 pixels 60fps 1920 x 1080 / 2560 x 1440 pixels 120fps when selected HDR10 compatible *Output via HDMI cable in TV mode *In table mode and portable mode, screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels at maximum |
| Audio Output | Linear PCM 5.1ch supported Output via HDMI cable in TV mode Surround sound effect can be added to headphone output and built-in speaker output (Surround sound effect for built-in speaker output requires updating the main unit). |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Microphone | Digital microphone (monaural) |
| Buttons | Power button/Volume button |
| USB port | USB Type-C port 2 ports The lower port is used for charging the device and connecting to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. The upper port is used to connect and charge peripheral devices. |
| Headphone/microphone jack | 3.5mm 4-pole stereo mini plug (CTIA standard) |
| Game card slot | Both Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card and Nintendo Switch Game Card can be inserted. |
| microSD card slot | Only microSD Express memory card supported (up to 2TB) |
| Sensors | Acceleration sensor / Gyro sensor / Brightness sensor |
| Operating environment | Temperature: 5 to 35°C / Humidity: 20 to 80 |
| Built-in battery | Lithium-ion battery / Battery capacity 5220mAh |
| Battery life | Approx. 2 to 6.5 hours |
| Charging time | Approx. 3 hours *This is the time when the main unit is charged in sleep mode. |
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