Switch 2 debuts with exclusives like Mario Kart World, GameCube classics, & enhanced editions like Breath of the Wild at 60 FPS. Prices spark debate.

T he Nintendo Switch 2 is the first Nintendo console to be a direct successor to a predecessor, number and all. Sure, everyone knew what “Super Nintendo” meant, but now more t

After an agonizing three-month wait, Nintendo finally revealed more details on the Switch 2 during a Direct presentation on the morning of April 2nd. While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, now we know when the Switch 2 is coming and how much it will cost at launch: June 5th and $449.99.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a paid digital game, not a free pack-in title like many expected. The game serves as a tech demo to showcase Switch 2 features with tutorials and mini-games. No pricing information for Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour has been announced yet.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a successor to the wildly successful Switch console. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ironically, the Steam Deck is also the Switch 2’s biggest threat. While Nintendo’s new console may have Valve’s beat on screen resolution, refresh rate, and a custom Nvidia processor capable of DLSS and ray tracing, Steam trumps it in value, particularly with game prices.

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Nintendo is switching a few things up with its new console as it enters the next generation of gaming. The Switch 2 was unveiled Wednesday morning during a Nintendo Direct press conference, and Variety got a hands-on demo with the hardware and games launching on June 5.