System Provides Powerful New Hardware, Reimagined Online Capabilities and a Broad Range of Games
REDMOND, Wash.—All in one place, at any time—(BUSINESS WIRE) The Nintendo Switch 2 system will be available in the United States on June 5 for a suggested retail price of $449.99, and it will offer new ways to play and connect players. Find reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers that snap to the system with magnetic connectors and can now be used as mice in games that are compatible. Experience the system's rapid processing speeds, which deliver vivid color and clarity on a larger screen. Connect and play with friends and family in surprising new ways, from Nintendo Switch 2 games to compatible games in existing Nintendo Switch libraries! According to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, "Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch." "I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey to put smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches, with its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences." The following are included with the Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Switch 2 console
Two Joy-Con controllers (L and R) Joy-Con 2 Grip
Two Joy-Con Straps Dock for Nintendo Switch HDMI Cable with an Ultra High Speed Adapter for the Nintendo Switch 2 AC Cable for Charging USB-C The Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle*, which includes a system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game and is available from the Nintendo Switch 2 launch day on June 5, is available for a suggested retail price of $499.99 in the United States. A wide range of hardware details, system features, and games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 system from Nintendo and its publishing partners were presented today at the Nintendo Direct presentation.
All in all, GameChat makes it possible to play socially in new ways. Even if they are miles apart, people can play games and talk with the new online feature GameChat** like they are in the same room. GameChat gives the impression that online friends from all over the world are sitting on the same couch, whether you're celebrating a victory or just saying hello. Once GameChat is up, players can start a chat with friends anytime by pressing the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller. The system's built-in microphone can be used to voice chat with up to 12 people in different locations while playing games. Up to four friends can share a screen, and if they connect a USB-C camera that is compatible with the game, like the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, which is sold separately, they can also video chat, seeing each other's faces as they cheer, shout, or laugh while playing. The only way for additional friends to join the chat is via audio. GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership until the end of March 2026. After that, you'll need to join Nintendo Switch Online. When initiating a GameChat session, the user invites people from their friend list. Safety features are in place to help players have a safe and secure chat experience, such as the ability to report a person while in a chat session. Additionally, due to Nintendo's recognition of the crucial role that parents and guardians play in their children's online activities, children under the age of 16 will require parental consent to use GameChat with an updated version of the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App. Numerous Brand-New Features and Experiments a big, bright screen that lets you express yourself smoothly Nintendo Switch 2 has a large 7.9-inch built-in LCD screen that displays in full HD at 1080p while maintaining the same thickness of Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch 2 has smooth graphics that showcase character movements and their rich facial expressions, making it possible to play games even on the go. With a "snap," Joy-Con 2 controllers connect to the system. Joy-Con 2, the brand-new controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2, attach magnetically to the console. In addition, either 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. They can be used in a variety of ways, including in aiming-based games. a new USB-C port and a new stand that can be adjusted freely Players can choose their preferred viewing position by freely adjusting the angle of the new stable stand on the back of the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a USB-C port on the top of the system as well as a USB-C port on the bottom of the system, allowing players to charge the system while playing tabletop mode with the AC adapter that comes with the system. For video chat on GameChat, you can also connect a USB-C camera that is compatible, like the camera accessory for the Nintendo Switch 2.