Nintendo says the Switch 2 will cost $450 for the console or $500 for a Mario Kart World bundle on its June 5 launch; preorders in North America open on April 9

Nintendo is finally sharing some real details about its next console. … After a reveal that was light on details …

The Verge 2025-04-02

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Gameranx Ryan Parreno on x
Nintendo Switch 2 Launches On June 5; Here's What Nintendo Confirmed
@andy_vgc Andy Robinson on x
Nintendo will sell a cheaper $330 Switch 2 in Japan that's region locked, it's confirmed. The ‘multilingual’ Switch will cost more and only be available from Japan's My Nintendo Store. https://vgc.news/...
@dylanmcd8 Dylan on x
This is insane. Switch 2 is too expensive, and the games are too expensive. It's a glorified Android tablet. Considering how much they're still supporting Switch 1 models, they're gonna price themselves out of a lot of upgrades.
@ballmatthew Matthew Ball on x
Two months ago, I went rather controversially viral for saying out loud that $80 premium games were probably nearby, and the industry was hoping/betting GTA6 would go even higher. Here we go.
@tomwarren Tom Warren on x
Nintendo has a plan to challenge Switch 2 scalpers. It's limiting its own preorders to Switch 1 owners that have an active Switch Online membership and have “spent a certain amount of time playing purchased / paid Nintendo Switch games, prioritizing those with more playtime.” [im…
@rivertamydn @rivertamydn on x
Nintendo not listing a price for Nintendo Switch 2 yet bc of tariffs lol I'm gonna become the joker
@charlieintel @charlieintel on x
It appears Nintendo is raising the price for games. Mario Kart World is launching at $79.99 [image]
@lukestephenstv Luke Stephens on x
$450 for the Switch 2 is a lot... But let's be real, it'll still sell like crazy, especially with this game lineup
@arictoler Aric Toler on x
Switch 1 launch price was ~$260 in Japan / $300 in the US. Switch 2 launch price is going to be ~$335 in Japan / $450 in the US. First tariff effect that a lot of people will notice?
@wario64 @wario64 on x
Nintendo Switch 2 pricing & specs -Console: 49,980 yen. -With Mario Kart: 53,980 yen -Mario Kart World: 8,980 yen https://www.nintendo.co.jp/... [image]
@gearoidreidy Gearoid Reidy on x
Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese version goes on sale for 49,980 yen, while the multilingual version goes on sale for an incredible 69,980 yen. Looks like different price points to combat the weak yen? [image]
@andy_vgc Andy Robinson on x
Nintendo Switch 2's Mario Kart World will cost $80 / £75. https://vgc.news/...
@stallion83 @stallion83 on x
Nintendo when it comes to mentioning the price of the Switch 2 while millions of people were watching. [image]
@tomwarren Tom Warren on x
Switch 2 pricing for the UK [image]
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The Verge: Console $449.99 e Console + Mario Kart $499.99
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The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5th for $449.99

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Nintendo says the Switch 2 will cost $450 for the console or $500 for a Mario Kart World bundle on its June 5 launch; preorders in North America open on April 9

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