Nintendo Switch 2 Is Coming June 5 for $450

Nintendo's next-generation handheld is set to launch June 5 alongside a slew of new games and accessories—including one very cool rebooted GameCube controller.

Nintendo has revealed that the long-awaited Switch 2 console, its successor to the phenomenally successful Nintendo Switch, will launch on June 5 2025, with its key launch game being Mario Kart World, a new open-world entry in the beloved kart racing series.

Like the original, the Switch 2 remains a hybrid device, capable of on-the-go gaming in handheld form, and connecting to a big screen TV at home. However, it's bringing several key improvements over its predecessor.

After an initial reveal back in January 2025, which itself followed months of leaks, we now know that the Switch 2 will boast a larger 7.9-inch screen in handheld mode. Disappointingly, it's a return to an LCD display ...