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Nintendo Switch 2: Every Reveal About the Console, New Games, Price, Release Date

Headline from CNET, from the development of Apr 1, 2025

Newest development Apr 3, 2025 · 3 reportsNintendo Surprises With Switch 2 Price Hike—As Trump Imposes Tariffs On China And Vietnam

The $450 console launches June 5, with Mario Kart World highlighting its launch day game lineup

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Apr 1, 2025Names this update
Nintendo Switch 2: Every Reveal About the Console, New Games, Price, Release Date
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Apr 3, 2025Newest
Nintendo Surprises With Switch 2 Price Hike—As Trump Imposes Tariffs On China And Vietnam
Headline from Forbes ·

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47 articles, oldest first.

ZDNet
Nintendo Switch 2 is launching tomorrow: Specs, availability, pricing, and more (opens ZDNet)
Published Mar 31, 2025
ZDNet's feed description
Nintendo has officially confirmed the next generation of its handheld gaming device - here's everything we know so far.
Forbes
What To Know About The Switch 2 As Nintendo Readies Its First Console Launch In 8 Years (opens Forbes)
Published Mar 31, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The Mario-maker offered a sneak peek of its highly anticipated new console in January after a series of leaks, but the official detailed unveiling is set to take place Wednesday.
Digital Journal
Nintendo to launch Switch 2 console on June 5 (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
Switch console would be available on June 5, starting the countdown for one of the most hotly awaited gaming launches in years.
CNET
Here Are the Switch 2 Games I'm Excited to Play (opens CNET)
Published Apr 1, 2025
CNET's feed description
Commentary: Nintendo's next console already has a lot of great games in its future.
NBC News
Nintendo Switch 2 is coming June 5th — it’s bigger, faster and comes with new a Mario Kart (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 1, 2025
NBC News's feed description
The new Nintendo Switch 2 is bigger, faster and is launching with new games like Mario Kart World.
WFMZ Allentown
Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in June with new (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Apr 1, 2025
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.
Digital Trends
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5 for less than you might expect (opens Digital Trends)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Digital Trends's feed description
The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on its way. The console releases on June 5, and it won't cost as much. as you might expect.
Foxla
Nintendo unveils Switch 2 release date, price (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Foxla's feed description
Nintendo’s latest gaming console has new features that allow players to interact with each other. Here's what we know.
CBS News
Nintendo Switch 2 and new (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 1, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
ZDNet
Nintendo Switch 2 revealed: Specs, pricing, release date, and more official details (opens ZDNet)
Published Apr 1, 2025
ZDNet's feed description
Here's everything Nintendo announced during today's Switch 2 reveal.
CNET
All Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games Coming Day One (opens CNET)
Published Apr 1, 2025
CNET's feed description
This is going to be a big launch lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Engadget
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything announced including a new Mario Kart game, new Switch features and more (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Engadget's feed description
Nintendo released a ton of details on the Switch 2 hardware as well as new games that you'll be able to play on the system when it arrives.
The Oregonian
Nintendo sets release date for Switch 2, details new chat features (opens The Oregonian)
Published Apr 1, 2025
The Oregonian's feed description
The company's original Switch gaming console debuted in 2017.
The Hollywood Reporter
Nintendo Sets Release Date For Switch 2: New Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Games Coming (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 1, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
New Donkey Kong and Mario Kart games coming with Nintendo Switch 2 launch in June.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Nintendo offers new Switch 2 details ahead of June 5 launch (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 1, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat to connect gamers.
CNN
Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price (opens CNN)
Published Apr 1, 2025
CNN's feed description
Nintendo on Wednesday announced the Switch 2, the sequel to its wildly successful hybrid game console from over eight years ago. Now, the video game company must prove that it can follow one blockbuster hit with another, a goal it’s struggled to achieve in the past.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in June with new features for social gaming (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Apr 1, 2025
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Nintendo has announced the June 5 launch date for its new gaming console, the Switch 2, which features a new "GameChat" function, allowing users to communicate with friends and family while playing games, and a built-in microphone for talking to other gamers.
The Guardian
Nintendo reveals Switch 2 console due to launch on 5 June (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 1, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
New console features larger screen, double the pixels and magnetically attached controllers
Engadget
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know after the Direct announcement (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Engadget's feed description
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025. Here are all of the confirmed details, rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming console.
FOX 5 New York
Nintendo unveils Switch 2 release date, price: Details (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Apr 1, 2025
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers.
CNET
Nintendo Switch 2 Event: Everything Announced for the New Console (opens CNET)
Published Apr 1, 2025
CNET's feed description
The $450 console will get Mario Kart World as a launch title, games in 4K resolution and new GameChat communication features.
WTOL Toledo
Nintendo announces release date and price for new Switch 2 console, reveals new 'Mario Kart' game (opens WTOL Toledo)
Published Apr 1, 2025
WTOL Toledo's feed description
At its Nintendo Direct presentation, it revealed a more vibrant display on the Switch 2, a larger screen and several games that will launch with the console.
CNET
Wait for the Switch 2 Before Playing These 3 Nintendo Games (opens CNET)
Published Apr 1, 2025
CNET's feed description
Nintendo's best franchises pushed the Switch to its limits. Switch 2 editions will give these games a new chance in the sun, with better graphics and improved frame rates.
Polygon
Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5 (opens Polygon)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Polygon's feed description
Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, Nintendo announced during its Nintendo Direct.
Forbes
The Nintendo Switch 2’s Release Date Is Revealed And It’s Imminent (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Nintendo has just revealed the Switch 2 release date, and it's a lot closer than anyone thought it would be.

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