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Talha Sonmez
Nintendo Switch 2 Gets June 5 Release Date, £395.99 Price Tag, and Pre-Orders Open April 8
Nintendo finally revealed the long-awaited [Nintendo Switch 2](https://stock-checker.com/products/gaming/nintendo-switch-2.html) during today's Nintendo Direct (April 2, 2025), confirming the console will launch on June 5, 2025, with pre-orders opening on April 8 via the My Nintendo Store. Whether other retailers will follow suit remains unconfirmed, but it's likely.
The standard console will cost £395.99, while a bundle including Mario Kart World (digital) will cost £429.99.
Track stock availability for pre-orders of the [Nintendo Switch 2 at Stock Checker](https://stock-checker.com/products/gaming/nintendo-switch-2.html).
Nintendo Switch 2: Specs and Features
Nintendo isn't holding back this time. The Switch 2 features some serious upgrades under the hood:
• **7.9-inch display**, 1080p resolution with **HDR support**
• **Up to 120fps** in handheld mode
• **4K 60fps** docked with HDR enabled
• **256GB of internal storage** – eight times that of the original Switch
• **New Joy-Con 2** controllers with a unique **mouse mode**
• **GameChat**, a built-in voice and video chat system activated via the new **C-button**
• **Real-time video chat** enabled by a **new camera**, shipping alongside the console
While the game card design remains the same, optimised Switch 2 titles will be marked with a red label. However, note that only microSD Express cards are supported—legacy microSD cards from the original Switch won't work.
Launch Lineup and Games
Nintendo is launching Switch 2 with some heavy hitters on day one:
• **Mario Kart World**: A new take on the franchise that lets you race across a global open world.
• **Street Fighter 6**: Includes exclusive Switch 2 modes and both standard and Years 1-2 Fighters Editions.
• **Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition**: Yes, it's real and coming on day one.
• **Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster**: Bringing the original cult RPG back in remastered form.
• **Elden Ring**: Tarnished Edition: Includes the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
The Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a paid downloadable experience that walks players through the system's new features, is also launching alongside the console.
Post-Launch Highlights
Nintendo revealed a packed pipeline of first-party and third-party titles set to hit Switch 2 throughout 2025 and beyond:
• **Donkey Kong Bananza** – July 17
• **Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV** – July 24
• **Kirby Air Riders** – 2025
• **Drag x Drive** – a new Joy-Con 2-driven sports game, Summer 2025
• **Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment** – Winter 2025
• **Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade**, **Hollow Knight Silksong**, and more are arriving throughout the year
GameCube Classics Return
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members are getting a serious nostalgia boost with GameCube games launching exclusively on Switch 2. Starting June 5:
• **The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker**
• **SOULCALIBUR 2**
• **F-ZERO GX**
Looking Ahead
One of the biggest surprises was The Duskbloods, a new multiplayer project from FromSoftware, set for a 2026 release, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo is clearly positioning the Switch 2 as a true generational leap, not just a refresh. With a strong day-one lineup, meaningful hardware upgrades, and clear support from major developers, the Switch 2 is set to make a serious impact this summer.
Whether you're in it for Mario Kart World, FromSoftware's next big thing, or just want that sweet 4K Zelda action—June 5 can't come soon enough.