This morning, the most highly anticipated Nintendo Direct streaming event, provided a clearer look at the Nintendo Switch 2 console, is scheduled to launch on Thursday, June 5^th, 2025. In the hour-long video, the Japanese gaming giant demonstrated some of the console’s features and expected titles.

Nintendo has gone all out with their newest system, packing a 7.9 inch (200 mm) LCD screen running at 1080p into the same 13.9 mm frame used by the original Switch system; when docked for TV mode, the console can output up to 4K resolution with an impressive 120 fps for supported titles. A second USB-C port on top lets players charge their device in table-top mode or connect accessories, such as a camera, for use with GameChat. The Joy-Con 2 controllers are secured magnetically and detached for sharing in multiplayer games or for use as a mouse when precision is needed. Internally, the Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of storage, and is expandable with microSD Express cards that offer faster data transfer speeds.

Playing with friends and family has gotten easier with GameShare. Titles compatible with GameShare allow a host who has the game to temporarily stream the game to other local Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch systems. Communicate with up to 12 other players through GameChat. Press the C button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller to initiate a voice call utilizing the console’s built-in microphone. Connect a USB-C camera (sold separately) to start a video chat with up to four players all while in the middle of the fun. GameChat is free until the end of March 2026 when a Nintendo Switch Online Membership is required. With virtual game cards, transfer and share digitally purchased games within members of a Nintendo Account family group, or play them offline.

Here’s what comes included with the console:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers
• Joy-Con 2 grip
• Joy-Con 2 wrist straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 dock
• Ultra high-speed HDMI cable
• USB-C charging cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter

With all these features, Nintendo has revealed the suggested retail price here in Canada is $629.99 CAD, whereas the Mario Kart World bundle is priced at $699.99 CAD — but the game is a digital download, not a physical copy. It’s a significantly higher amount than the $399.99 CAD offered for the Nintendo Switch.

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 begin on Wednesday, April 9^th, 2025.

Shown in the Nintendo Direct were a strong line-up of games scheduled throughout the year, both first and third-party titles, including some from competing consoles.

Nintendo supplied a schedule of games coming to the console:

• Mario Kart World on June 5^th, 2025
• Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17^th, 2025
• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV on July 24^th, 2025
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on June 5^th, 2025
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on June 5^th, 2025
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World on August 28^th, 2025
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in 2025
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in late 2025
• Kirby Air Riders in 2025
• Drag x Drive in summer 2025
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour on June 5^th, 2025
• The Duskbloods in 2026
• Hades II release date TBD
• EA SPORTS Madden NFL release date TBD
• EA SPORTS FC release date TBD
• NBA 2K release date TBD
• WWE 2K release date TBD
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment in winter 2025
• SPLIT FICTION on June 5^th, 2025
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on June 5^th, 2025
• FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE release date TBD
• Street Fighter 6 on June 5^th, 2025
• Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on June 5^th, 2025
• Hogwarts Legacy on June 5^th, 2025
• BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster on June 5^th, 2025
• Borderlands 4 in 2025
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 in summer 2025
• ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition in 2025
• Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut on June 5^th, 2025
• Fortnite on June 5^th, 2025
• Enter the Gungeon 2 in 2026
• HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition on June 5^th, 2025
• Project 007 release date TBD

Additional details on these games and more are the subject of further Nintendo Direct videos over the coming months.

Source: Nintendo press release

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