The long-awaited Nintendo Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2 aired April 2. It showcased new features of the upcoming console and many different games releasing on or after launch day. Speaking of launch day, we finally got confirmation that the Nintendo Switch 2 hit shelves on June 5, 2025.
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The suggested retail price is listed at $449.99. The Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is priced at $499.99. Pre-orders for the system begin April 9 at North American retailers. If you want to purchase the Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store, you can register your interest on their website. If selected, you’ll get an email invitation to shop for the system. The first batch of invitations will be sent out starting May 8.
Here’s everything we learned about the Nintendo Switch 2, from its features to the new games that are coming to this console.
What Are the New Features of the Nintendo Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch 2 improves on the original console by having a bigger display of almost eight inches, which is 1080p. Even though the screen is bigger and more powerful, the thickness of the console remains the same. When you plug the Switch 2 into your TV, it can output 4K video with up to 60 frames per second (FPS). However, the console can go up to 120 FPS when the resolution is lower. To mitigate the heat from the higher performance, Nintendo added a cooling fan in the Switch 2’s dock that stabilizes performance.
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Nintendo has also seemingly solved a problem that plagued Switch users before: the dreaded kickstand. The original Switch had a very flimsy, thin plastic stand to hold it up in tabletop mode, which many users reported broke or became loose. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a large stand that covers the entire console width for stability. It is also adjustable, allowing for different angles going back to 150 degrees. Speaking of tabletop gaming mode, there is now a USB-C port on the top of the console to charge it while playing. The USB-C port on the bottom still lets the Switch charge while an accessory is connected.
New and improved Joy-Con are the other big change to the Switch’s second iteration. Instead of sliding into place on a plastic rail, the new Joy-Con 2 controllers snap into place using magnets inserted in the system. The SL and SR buttons are made from steel, forming a strong magnetic connection when snapped into place.
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SL and SR buttons are bigger now, too, so it’s easier to play Joy-Cons held on its side. The L and R Buttons are now longer and the joysticks are also larger, so it’s easier to rest your thumbs on them. Additionally, there is a new wrist strap that utilizes a magnetic connection to snap into place easily. The Joy-Con 2s are adding new ways to play games as well. With new technology, the Joy-Con can transform into a mouse. You can face it down on a surface and slide the controllers around to use them.
Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges are red instead of black. The Switch 2 will have 256 GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the first Switch. The Switch 2 will also use microSD Express cards for faster processing speeds and smoother gameplay.
The GameChat Feature for the Switch 2, Explained
GameChat is a new key feature on Switch 2 that allows you to play with friends interactively. GameChat lets you voice chat, screen share, and video chat with other players. There’s a built-in microphone allowing two-way communication between you and your friends. The mic features voice isolation technology, ensuring that your friends hear only your voice, even if the washing machine, dishwasher, and vacuum are all running at the same time while you’re playing.
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Additionally, you can screen share in real time even if you are all playing different games. The right Joy-Con even has a “C button” allowing you to access the feature and start an online chat quickly. For video chatting, Nintendo uses a new accessory fittingly called the Nintendo Switch 2 camera. Sadly, it’s sold separately. Up to four people can video chat and screenshare with each other at once. The camera is also used for in-game purposes, such as in Mario Party, where players’ reactions are on the screen.
However, keep in mind that GameChat is only available with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Since the feature will be so new, Nintendo is initiating a limited time “Open-Access Period” for GameChat. From launch until March 31, 2026, all players can use GameChat, regardless of membership.
All the New Games Announced For Switch 2: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong, New Zelda, and More
Nintendo announced a plethora of different games and game upgrades during their Nintendo Direct.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Pokémon Legends Z-A are all getting Switch 2 editions. If you already own any of those games for the first Switch, you can purchase an update pack. Below are some of the most memorable new titles.
The game will be available on launch day and in a bundle with the console. Mario Kart World, the highly anticipated sequel to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, arrives more than seven years after its predecessor. Mario Kart World‘s courses are connected to one another, allowing players to explore an entire world with their kart. There is different terrain and weather for players to go through. The trailer below outlines many new game modes. The game will retail for $79.99.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
A new Zelda game is in the works! The game is the prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Koei-Tecmo is producing the game in collaboration with Nintendo. It appears as though you can play as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, or Mineru. So far, the developers have released little information about the game, except that it’s coming out in the winter. To see the graphic and some gameplay, check out the trailer below.
Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza releases a little after launch on July 17. It’s an all-new 3D platforming action game starring Donkey Kong. The description of the game says, “Help Donkey Kong make his way through the depths of the Underground World. The deeper he goes, the more amazing places he finds!” Donkey Kong Bananza will retail for $69.99. Check out the trailer below to see Donkey Kong smash everything.
The Duskbloods
From Software, the creators of Dark Souls and Elden Ring, produced this game. It will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. There is not much known about this title, but the graphics look great, depicting a gothic world. The character you play as seems like a vampire because in the trailer it appears he sucks blood from someone’s neck and the title points towards something vampire-related. Check out the trailer below.
Nintendo Partner Games for the Switch 2
Many other games were announced by Nintendo’s partners, including one by the creators of the Hitman series, who are making a James Bond-themed game called Project 007, which will have its own original Bond story.
Other highly anticipated titles include Street Fighter 6 and Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Borderlands 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and much more. Check out some of Nintendo’s partner games below.
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