At today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled the much-awaited Nintendo Switch 2, confirming its release date for June 5, 2025. The excitement is palpable as gamers eagerly anticipate the next evolution in portable gaming.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit the shelves at a retail price of $449.99. For those looking for a more comprehensive package, a bundle including the game Mario Kart World will be available for $499.99. If you're interested in purchasing Mario Kart World as a standalone title, be prepared to spend $79.99, reflecting its status as a premium offering in Nintendo's lineup.
Nintendo has traditionally kept game prices at a lower tier, with the original Switch featuring only one $70 game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. However, the newly announced Donkey Kong Bananza breaks this trend, coming in at a $70 price point.
For those who missed the event or want to delve deeper into the announcements, you can catch up on everything revealed at the Nintendo Direct right here.
As the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 draws closer, the gaming community is buzzing about its pricing. A poll conducted during the Direct asked, "What Do You Think of the $449.99 Nintendo Switch 2 Price?" with options ranging from "Too expensive" to "About right" and even an open invitation for other opinions in the comments section.

The anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2 is building, and with its confirmed pricing and bundled options, gamers are now more eager than ever to get their hands on this next-generation console.