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TheNintendo Switch 2is here!
That included its launch date, exclusive games, price, and plenty more to come.
It was a big one, so lets dive into all the things we saw.
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date - When Is It Coming Out?
Nintendo Switch 2 Games - What Was Announced During The Direct?
Now, we knowit will be launching alongside the Nintendo Switch 2on June 5, 2025.
Now it has a proper name in the form ofMario Kart Worldand will be launching alongside the console itself.
There is a ton of variety here, and its easily the most ambitious Mario Kart yet.
Bad news: its not free and will be a paid digital game.
You play as stylish athletes in wheelchairs, taking part in a game of street basketball.
Jokes aside, this game looks amazing and is once again developed in partnership with Koei Tecmo.
I cant wait to see the story in this one and whether it ends up being canon.
Weirder yet, its a Switch 2 exclusive.
Little else was shown about it, but the CG trailer left one hell of a first impression regardless.
Keep an eye out for further info in the coming months.
They all look pretty fun and intuitive.
you’re free to access these new versions by purchasing what Nintendo has described as an Upgrade Pack.
We have no idea how much these will cost yet, unfortunately.
Which is why I imagine Nintendo is cheeky enough to charge for them.
Its called GameChat, and is basically a built-in Discord for the Switch 2.
Theres a screen-sharing feature too.
As for the screen, it comes in at 7.9 inches with double the pixels of the original Switch.
It supports 1080p resolution and up to 120 frames per second on an LCD screen with HDR.
As for the kickstand, it seems far sturdier and better to use.
Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility - Can It Play My Old Games?
It also offers natural graphical and performance benefits, thanks to the more powerful hardware.
A new Pro Controller is also coming at launch.
