News Release
April 2, 2025
To Whom It May Concern
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Nintendo Switch 2
to be released on June 5, 2025
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Minami-ku, Japan; Representative Director and President: Shuntaro Furukawa,
"Nintendo" hereafter) announced that its new game system, Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on June 5,
2025,
at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 49,980 yen.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Set, which includes the system and a digital version of the Mario
Kart World game (8,980 yen*), will also be released on the same date at a manufacturer’s
suggested retail price of 53,980 yen.
*The manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the physical version is 9,980 yen.
Now it's 2, and everything is new.
Bring games to life with a bigger, more responsive screen packed with
vibrant color and clarity.
Snap the Joy-Con 2 controllers onto the system with magnetic connectors.
Each controller can even be used as a mouse.
With more powerful processing speed and graphics performance, Nintendo Switch 2 opens the door to new ways
to play.
Experience new, exclusive games only on Nintendo Switch 2.
Plus, Nintendo Switch 2 can still play existing Nintendo Switch games (*).
*Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Visit the Nintendo website for compatibility information.
All together. Anytime. Anywhere.
With the new feature GameChat, players can start a chat with friends anytime by pressing the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller, while playing a game (*1). Use voice chat while playing games with up to twelve people in different locations (*2). If players and their friends connect a compatible USB camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), they can experience a new way of communicating through games by video chatting and see everyone’s faces as they cheer, shout, or laugh. Furthermore, during GameChat, players and their friends can share their game screen. Everyone can play the same game and have fun together or play different games and introduce them to each other while they enjoy chatting.
GameChat can only be used with those on the player’s friend list who are approved to join the chat. Safety features are in place to ensure players have a safe and secure chat experience, such as the ability to report a person if they exhibit inappropriate behavior while in a chat session. In addition, children under the age of sixteen will need their parents or guardians to approve their use of GameChat with an updated version of the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app. This feature prevents children from unexpectedly getting into trouble, and parents and guardians can rest assured to provide a safe and fun environment for a child’s gaming experience on GameChat.
A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat. However, until March 31, 2026, there will be a GameChat Open-Access period, during which GameChat will be available for free to everyone, including those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
For more information on GameChat, please visit the Nintendo website.
*1 GameChat is a feature available on Nintendo Switch 2. It is not available on Nintendo Switch. You cannot join GameChat using the voice chat feature of the Nintendo Switch App.
*2 Up to four people can share game screens and video chat.
A large vivid screen allows
smooth motion expression
Nintendo Switch 2 has a large 7.9-inch display while maintaining the same thickness as Nintendo Switch. Even while on the go, Nintendo Switch 2 offers vivid, detailed game experiences, as well as smooth graphics showcasing character movements and their rich facial expressions.
Joy-Con 2 controllers attach to
the system with a “snap”
Joy-Con 2, the newly designed Nintendo Switch 2 controllers magnetically attach to the system with a “snap.” The controllers attach firmly, so you can experience secure gameplay even when playing in handheld mode. By pressing the release button on the back, you can easily detach the controllers from the system.
In addition, a Joy-Con 2 controller can be operated like a mouse by sliding it on a surface like a table or on a pair of pants with the side attached to the system facing down (*). This can be used for games that require precise aiming in certain games. Either the left or right Joy-Con 2 controller can function as a mouse, which enables even more ways to play games such as using two mice with both hands.
*The above only applies to games that support mouse control.
*Depending on the material or fabric of the surface, the controller’s mouse function may not respond well or operate properly.
*Rubbing the controller against the surface fabric may cause the fabric’s color to fade.
A new freely adjustable stand and
a new
USB-C port
The angle of the new stable stand on the back of the Nintendo Switch 2 system can be adjusted freely so that players can find their preferred viewing angle.
While Nintendo Switch has one USB-C port on the bottom of the system, Nintendo Switch 2 also has a second port on the top of the system, which makes it possible for players to use the included AC adapter to charge the system while playing in tabletop mode. Compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), can also be connected to share expressions via GameChat with friends while playing a game.
Powerful processing speed and
graphics performance
Nintendo Switch 2 has significantly improved CPU and GPU performance over Nintendo Switch, resulting in faster processing speed and enabling new gameplay that cannot be achieved on Nintendo Switch. It also makes it possible to achieve detailed graphics and faster loading times.
Crisp audio quality and spatial 3D sound
On Nintendo Switch 2, sound quality is more natural and clearer with better balance. When playing in handheld mode or tabletop mode, players will be able to experience games with even more immersive, three-dimensional sound (*).
*The above only applies to supported games.
Internal storage of 256GB
The internal storage of Nintendo Switch 2, where digital games and save data are stored, is 256 GB (*1), which is eight times the storage capacity of Nintendo Switch (*2). The system can also read and write data faster. For additional storage, Nintendo Switch 2 only uses microSD Express cards, which have faster access speeds than previous microSD models.
*1 The capacity for storing data is the capacity excluding the portion reserved for use by the system.
*2 Comparison with Nintendo Switch models excluding Nintendo Switch – OLED Model.
Nintendo Switch games are also
playable on Nintendo Switch 2
In addition to Nintendo Switch 2 games, Nintendo Switch 2 can play compatible physical and digital games released on Nintendo Switch. Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers and peripherals, such as the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, will also be usable on Nintendo Switch 2 by connecting them wirelessly to the system.
The new
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
By connecting the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock to a TV, it is possible to output video at up to 4K resolution and play games at up to 120 fps (*).
* The TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution.
* The frame rate is fixed to a maximum of 60 fps for 4K output.
Share games with GameShare
With GameShare, a new Nintendo Switch 2 feature, players can share and play the same game with others who do not have the game. If one person has a Nintendo Switch 2 system and a game compatible with GameShare, that person can invite others to temporarily play the same game together via local play with their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system. Between Nintendo Switch 2 systems, GameShare can also be used along with GameChat, so that players can chat with others while playing the same game together(*).
* Only those who own a Nintendo Switch 2 system can invite others to play the same game together via GameShare. As for GameShare via GameChat, Nintendo Switch systems can only receive Nintendo Switch games and not receive Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games. Sharing games and playing them together can only be done during GameShare
For more information on GameShare, please visit the Nintendo website.
Virtual Game Cards add benefits to digital games
With Virtual Game Cards, players can easily manage all their purchased digital games, play games on two different systems, or even lend or borrow games. The Virtual Game Card menu, which is found on the Home Menu, shows all the digital games purchased with the Nintendo Account, making it easy to access the games and load them on the system. If you have multiple systems, a list of your digital games will be shown on any of them as long as they are linked to the same Nintendo Account, enabling you to select which software to load and play on which console (*1). Once a digital game is activated on a system, it can be played even if the system is not connected to the Internet, and other users who are registered to that system can also play the game (*2).
*1 A virtual game card can be loaded to up to two game systems per Nintendo Account at the same time. To use a Virtual Came Card on a second game system, pairing (authentication) with the first system is required the first time only via local communication.
*2 An internet connection is required when loading or removing a Virtual Game Card.
Additionally, digital games can be lent and borrowed among members of the same Nintendo Account Family Group in the form of Virtual Game Cards via local communication (*3). You can lend one digital game per account for a maximum of 14 days (*4). The borrower can choose to return the game to the owner within the 14-day period, otherwise it will be automatically returned after this period.
*3 Local communication and Internet access are required to lend a game. Some games are not supported.
*4 You can lend games to up to three people simultaneously.
*5 If the owner wishes to have the Virtual Game Card returned from the borrower within the loan period, the borrower must be connected to the Internet.
Nintendo Switch Online is available
Nintendo Switch Online will be available on Nintendo Switch 2. On Nintendo Switch 2, players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be able to use features like GameChat along with existing online features.
In addition, Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics will release on June 5, 2025. Nintendo Switch 2 players with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership will gain access to a growing collection of Nintendo GameCube games, starting with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, SOULCALIBUR II, and F-ZERO GX. Along with the classic games, a dedicated controller designed after the original Nintendo GameCube controller will be available for Nintendo Switch 2.
For more information on Nintendo Switch Online, please visit the Nintendo website.
Variety of accessibility features
To support and accommodate players’ wide range of gameplay styles, Nintendo Switch 2 offers a variety of accessibility features, including the ability to adjust the fonts and color tone of the game display, text verbalization, and button customization.
Safe and secure game experience on
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app to provide children with a safe and secure game experience. With the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app, parents can easily support their children’s gameplay by checking the kinds of games they play or setting daily limits to how long the system can be used. As for GameChat, children under the age of sixteen will need the parent’s or guardian’s approval on the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app to start a chat, which makes it possible for parents and guardians to manage their children’s chat experience securely.
Nintendo Switch 2 specifications
| Size |
Approx. 166mm x 272mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Con 2 attached) The maximum thickness from the tip of the Control Sticks to the protruding parts of the ZL / ZR Buttons is 30.7mm. |
|---|---|
| Weight |
Approx. 401g (With Joy-Con 2 controllers attached: approx. 534g) |
| Screen | Capacitive touch screen / 7.9 inch wide colour gamut LCD screen / 1920x1080 resolution / HDR10 support / VRR up to 120 Hz |
| CPU/GPU | Custom processor made by NVIDIA |
| System memory |
256 GB (UFS) You can increase your console's storage with compatible microSD Express cards (sold separately). Please note: a portion of internal storage is reserved for use by the system. |
| Communication features |
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi 6) / Bluetooth In TV mode, it's also possible to use a wired LAN connection. |
| Video output |
Maximum resolution: 3840x2160, 60 fps Supports 120 fps when 1920x1080/2560x1440 resolutions are selected Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1920x1080, which matches the screen resolution. Supports HDR10 |
| Audio output |
Supports linear PCM 5.1ch Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode. Surround sound effect can be applied when outputting to headphones or to the built-in speaker (surround sound effect when outputting to the built-in speaker requires a system update). |
| Speakers |
Stereo The independent enclosure structure provides natural, clear sound quality. |
| Microphone |
Built-in microphone (monaural) Noise cancellation, echo cancellation and auto gain control provide a more comfortable voice chat experience. |
| Buttons | POWER Button / Volume buttons |
| USB ports |
2 USB Type-C ports The port on the bottom is used for charging or for connecting to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. The port on the top is used to connect accessories or for charging. |
| Audio jack |
4 pole stereo 3.5mm mini plug (CTIA standard) Please note: Nintendo cannot guarantee functionality with all products. |
| Game card slot | Both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game cards can be inserted. |
| microSD Express card slot |
Compatible with microSD Express cards only (up to 2 TB) Please note: a system update via an internet connection is required to use microSD Express cards. microSD cards that are not of microSD Express standard can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from Nintendo Switch |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, gyroscope and mouse sensor located in each Joy-Con 2 controller. Brightness sensor located in console. |
| Operating environment | Temperature: 5 - 35°C / Humidity: 20 - 80% |
| Internal battery |
Lithium ion battery / battery capacity 5220 mAh Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be replaced for a fee via Nintendo Customer Support. |
| Battery life |
Approx. 2 - 6.5 hours Please note: this time is an estimate. The battery life will depend on the games you play and usage conditions. |
| Charging time |
Approx. 3 hours Please note: this is the time taken to charge while the console is in sleep mode. |
Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup
The system available at retail and on EC websites in Japan will be the Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language
System (Japan Only) (MSRP 49,980 yen). The Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System (MSRP 69,980 yen) will
only be available on the My Nintendo Store.
While Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) only supports Japanese as the system
language, and only Nintendo Accounts with the country/region set to Japan can be linked, it will be offered
at an affordable price to make it more accessible to consumers. In addition, the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario
Kart World Set will be released, which includes a Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only)
and a digital version of Mario Kart World (MSRP 8,980 yen*), a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game
releasing the same day as the system, all for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of 53,980 yen.
*The manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the physical version is 9,980 yen.
- Nintendo Switch 2 system (Japanese-Language System (Japan Only))
- Joy-Con 2 (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Wrist Strap
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter, USB-C® charging cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 system (Multi-Language System)
- Joy-Con 2 (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Wrist Strap
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter, USB-C® charging cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 system (Japanese-Language System (Japan Only))
- Mario Kart World (Digital version*)
- Joy-Con 2 (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Wrist Strap
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter, USB-C® charging cable
*Internet access will be required to download the game from Nintendo eShop.
Sales Territories
Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia (excluding Mainland China). The Nintendo Switch 2 system sold in countries and regions outside Japan will be the same system* as the Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System .
*The appropriate region’s Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter will be included.
About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.8 billion video games and over 850 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world.