Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2
After an agonizing three-month wait, Nintendo finally revealed more details on the Switch 2 during a Direct presentation on the morning of April 2nd. While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, now we know when the Switch 2 is coming and how much it will cost at launch: June 5th and $449.99.
We also have more hardware details and specs to pore over, like a 1080p, 120Hz 7.9-inch LCD screen, Joy-Con controllers with mouse-like functions, 256GB of storage, and 4K output via the dock. We even know why it’s called the Switch 2 instead of Super Nintendo Switch.
Most importantly, we’ve finally been able to go hands-on with the Switch 2 and play games like the exclusive Switch 2 launch title, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Nintendo also cleared up the mysteries about the system’s “C” button with details about new GameChat features and a camera accessory, and confirmed that GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, along with a dedicated controller to give them the respect they deserve.
You can keep up with all the latest developments from the Switch 2 Direct right here.
- Nvidia confirms the Nintendo Switch 2 has DLSS and real-time ray tracing
- Donkey Kong Bananza was best in show at the Switch 2 hands-on
- Want to see some Switch 2 gameplay?
- Everyone, everywhere, all the time.
- I just got done demoing the Switch 2 and boy are my arms tired.
- I’m not sold on the Switch 2’s mouse-like controls
- The Nintendo GameCube still rules
- Mario Kart World is pure chaos
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- Here’s how you can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 (or try to)
- The Nintendo GameCube is about to get its due
- How the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to prior models on paper
- With the Switch 2, it seems like Nintendo is kind of figuring out online
- Some Nintendo Switch 2 games will be more expensive
- Verge staffers react to the Nintendo Switch 2
- Here’s everything Nintendo has revealed about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons
- Here’s the Switch 2’s homescreen
- Every Nintendo Switch 2 game announced in the Switch 2 Direct
- The Switch 2 could’ve been the Super Nintendo Switch.
- The Switch 2 / Mario Kart World bundle won’t be around forever.
- Nintendo describes Switch 2 “Game-Key Cards.”
- The Nintendo Switch 2 has a camera accessory for video chats
- Here’s a Switch 2 hardware supercut.
- Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers
- FromSoftware is making a multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive called The Duskbloods
- The Switch 2’s Pro Controller adds customizable rear buttons
- Nintendo Switch 2 boxes will be red, too.
- Kirby Air Riders is a Switch 2 racing game from Masahiro Sakurai
- Donkey Kong Bananza is coming to the Switch 2 in July
- Mario Kart World launches exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment hits the Switch 2 this winter
- Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to the Switch 2.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is launching in 2025
- Deltarune is headed to the Switch 2 — and so are its new chapters.
- GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online
- Civilization VII is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with mouse controls.
- Nintendo is releasing a GameCube controller.
- You can play one Nintendo Switch 2 game on multiple consoles with GameShare.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Nintendo’s Switch 2 ‘C’ button is a Discord-like GameChat feature
- These are the Switch 2’s new game cartridges.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5th for $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more
- You’re not the only one interested in today’s Switch 2 show.
- Will we get a trailer this good?
- What will we learn about the Switch 2?
- As much as I want to hear about DLSS…
- The Switch 2 has big shoes to fill.
- It’s hard to know what Nintendo has in store.
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- Here’s our video about the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Here’s the Nintendo Switch 2
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