{"id":13981,"date":"2025-04-09T02:53:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T02:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/release-date-price-more-2\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T02:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T02:53:12","slug":"release-date-price-more-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/release-date-price-more-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Release Date, Price &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Following <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/nintendo\/nintendo-switch-2-everything-announced-including-a-new-mario-kart-game-new-switch-features-and-more-133105264.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nintendo&#039;s April 2 Direct showcase;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo&#8217;s April 2 Direct presentation<\/a>, we now have more information about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!). We are also closely monitoring how the recently announced tariffs in the United States are <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/general\/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-111618899.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:affecting Nintendo&#039;s launch plans;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">impacting Nintendo&#8217;s launch plans<\/a> \u2014 the company has already <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/nintendo\/nintendo-delays-switch-2-us-pre-orders-following-trump-tariffs-150747208.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:paused pre-orders in the US;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">paused pre-orders in the US<\/a> that were set to take place on April 9.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/nintendo\/nintendo-switch-2-is-official-with-more-details-coming-on-april-2-2025-131325484.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nintendo&#039;s January 16 teaser trailer;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo&#8217;s January 16 teaser trailer<\/a>, we&#8217;ve known what the Switch 2 will look like and that it will arrive in 2025 \u2014 <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2017-03-01-nintendo-switch-review.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:over eight years;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">over eight years<\/a> after its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a similar design to the original system, but with a larger display, magnetic Joy-Cons, and a sleeker design. The company has also confirmed that the upcoming console will be backwards compatible with Switch games.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to catch up on everything we know about the Switch 2, keep reading.<\/p>\n<div class=\"caas-iframe-wrapper\" data-embed-anchor=\"0c637164-7c60-52e2-8c38-3a665d4db221\">\n<div class=\"caas-iframe youtube\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\" data-type=\"youtube\">\n<blockquote data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9flte56erE8?rel=0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\"><p>\n<noscript><iframe title=\"Nintendo Switch 2 \u2013 Overview Trailer\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9flte56erE8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-key-new-features-of-the-nintendo-switch-2\">What are the key new features of the Nintendo Switch 2?<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"display-and-dock\">Display and dock<\/h3>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch 2 features a 1080p 7.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh and HDR compatibility. It also supports up to 4K output at 120Hz (with variable refresh rates) when docked.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"joy-con-and-pro-controller\">Joy-Con and Pro Controller<\/h3>\n<p>The new Joy-Con 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 attaches magnetically with a button to release them. They have larger SL and SR buttons to make playing multiplayer games on individual Joy-Cons more feasible. These buttons are also made of steel and attach to the Switch 2&#8217;s magnets.<\/p>\n<p>The analog sticks are no longer tiny nubs and are closer in size to those found on a PS5 or Xbox controller. However, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/nintendo\/nintendo-says-the-switch-2-joy-con-controllers-dont-have-hall-effect-thumbsticks-145541771.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:they do not have Hall effect sensors;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">they do not have Hall effect sensors<\/a>, which can minimize the risk of the &#8220;stick drift&#8221; issue that affected the original Joy-Cons.<\/p>\n<p>The Joy-Con 2 have what Nintendo calls \u201cHD Rumble 2\u201d built in, which seems to be a refinement of the original vibration function. Additionally, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/nintendo\/the-switch-2s-joy-cons-can-double-as-mouse-like-controllers-133355339.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:each Joy-Con 2 has an optical sensor that allows you to use it as a mouse;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">each Joy-Con 2 has an optical sensor that allows you to use it as a mouse<\/a>, and a C button.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\">\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview has-width\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/O6vLUlhECffj9R930Rlt1g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/66c93d70-0fe4-11f0-bd59-d976f95410c4\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/O6vLUlhECffj9R930Rlt1g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-04\/66c93d70-0fe4-11f0-bd59-d976f95410c4\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"caas-img has-width\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption-credit\"> Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The new Pro Controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with everything you\u2019d expect based on the refreshed Joy-Con 2: Namely HD Rumble 2 and the C button. There are also remappable GL\/GR buttons around the back and a standard audio jack for connecting a headset.<\/p>\n<p>Both options come with Amiibo support built in. The Switch 2 comes with two Joy-Con 2, and additional pairs are priced at $90. The Pro Controller will cost $80.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"caas-jump-link-heading\" id=\"the-c-button-stands-for-chat\">The C button stands for \u201cchat\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The new C button is a dedicated way to enter a chat session with friends. As well as the standard features you\u2019d expect from voice chat, Nintendo has built a Discord-like video-sharing feature, which lets you show your gameplay to others and see other people\u2019s screens while you\u2019re playing.<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/nintendo\/the-nintendo-switch-2-offers-built-in-voice-chat-and-screensharing-133334225.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:GameChat function;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GameChat function<\/a> works with a mic built into the console, though headsets are also supported. Nintendo will also sell a $50 camera that plugs into the USB-C port on the top of the console, which will allow you to stream your face along with your game.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 540px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview has-width\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FDf4ZRTzzlizntGfGaRH1A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MD\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/gaming\/nintendo\/nintendo-switch-2-updates-release-date-price-new-games-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know-175623042.html?src=rss\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source Link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following Nintendo&#8217;s April 2 Direct presentation, we now have more information about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!). 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