Nintendo Switch 2

The successor to 2017's Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on June 5, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Tag Page Cover Art
Brand
Nintendo
Original Release Date
June 5, 2025
Storage
256GB internal / MicroSD
Resolution
1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Ports
2x USB Type-C / 3.5mm audio

HDR Support
Yes
Original MSRP (USD)
$449.99
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