Nintendo Switch 2: Everything announced including a new Mario Kart game, new Switch features and more
After months of anticipation and years of speculation, Nintendo finally drops all beans about switching 2. In a direct presentation Nintendo, the company fills the questions we have received about the console since it was officially disclosed in a short humor last January.
Switch 2 launch and pricing date
Finally, we know when the console will be available: June 5, 2025. It will cost $ 450 at launch, and pre -orders will start on April 9.
Switching 2 devices
Switch 2 unit has the same thickness but has a much larger screen -7.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 pixels, for 720p 620p screen on the old console. It continues at a speed of up to 120 frames per second. It’s a LCD screen, instead of OLED, but it supports HDR at least.
As expected, the new magnetic Joy-Con Control units attach to the SL and SR buttons are much larger when they play on one Joy-International console. The sticks are also larger, and all Joy-Con CATOS can be used in compatible games.
The built-in pregnant woman looks much better than those on older switching systems, and there are two USB-C on the console as well. Nintendo also highlighted the 3D sound when using compatible headphones, and the loudspeakers on the control unit must be much better as well. The control unit contains a storage area of 256 GB, much exceeding 32 GB on the original model. Switch 2 Dock takes out up to 4K with compatible games and Dock has a built -in fan to keep things cold when running at a higher resolution.
Switch 2 uses similar games cards to the original key, but Nintendo notes it is faster; You will have to use MicroSD Express cards to store additional this time. Standard MicroSD will not be compatible with new devices.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro will also be available with the C button to activate Gamechat, and it also contains GL and GR buttons on the back that you can set for any specific procedures. There is also a headphone socket as well.
One of the most important specifications on the portable control unit is the battery life – unfortunately, Switch 2 may not be great in this section. Nintendo specifications sheet says it has been classified between two hours and 6.5 hours of play, depending on the game, of course. Even the original key promised the battery life from 2.5 to 6.5 hours a little better. Either way, it greatly exceeds the current switch models. As for networks, Switch 2 was upgraded to Wi-Fi 6.
Voice and Video Chat
The first new feature was highlighted on the updated Joy-Com units, the C. The C. The C button allows you to enter the new Gamechat features. You can chat with a compact microphone, even when the console is drawn. This is the first time that Nintendo has a voice chat, and you can also share your game screen with friends while playing as well. For example, in Mario Kart, this gives you more than you feel that you are all playing in contact with a TV even though you can see everything your friends do as well.
Chat and screen features work even if you all play different games, so you can only collect a glow set while playing different titles. There is also a Switch 2 camera that allows the video chat that will appear on the screen while playing. These features will require Nintendo Switch online subscription, but Nintendo will provide it for free to everyone until March 31, 2026.
Mario Cart World
As expected, we finally get a new introduction in the esteemed Mario Cart series, Mario Cart World. It seems familiar while showing some new wild tricks, such as grinding in the ski plate style on bars and murals. The courses also seem much larger and wider than anything we have seen before. For the first time, it seems that there is an open world that connects all different courses, and the weather and time will change from today.
Nintendo also says that you can get out of the cycle and lead “almost everywhere.” The installation of these huge tracks, Grand Prix 24 will have a competitor in one race. In general, it is a huge update that looks appropriate – the last Mario Kart game returned in 2014 for Wii U and was updated to the original key. It will be out on the same day as switch 2, June 5.
Other upcoming games to switch 2
Nintendo ran a handful of other games coming to Switch 2, including Ellien episode: a distorted editionA new title called Pull x motor Switch 2 Mouse controls are used in a united sporting event of animated chairs, Hades II, Street Fighter 6, Split Fitch, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 +4, Hitman: World of Assassination and Daemon x Machina.
Nintendo also works Hyrule Warriors: The Age of PrisonAnd that will be outside this winter. It is developed with Koei Techmo games and will have the same feelings that focus on fighting as other titles similar to Warior.
From the program, a new game is launched exclusively to switch 2 called And duskbloods In 2026, he feels a lot Love Bloodbourne At first glance.
Perhaps the largest game is the first party today besides that Mario Cart World It is a new 3D platform starring Donkey Kong: Kong Panza donkey. It definitely has famous reactions to Mario 3D adventures, but in a completely new context.
There is a laundry list that was mentioned today; Nintendo collected together in this press statement.
Finally, Nintendo announced that Switch Online Service will host another classic console, Gamecube. The initial game library includes The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soulcalibur II. For the first time on Nintendo classic keyboards through Switch Online Service, Gamecube Games will decisions higher than original addresses.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games
In addition to the frankly designed games for switch 2, Nintendo will also be released “Switch 2 Edition” for the specific titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Kingdom’s tears. These addresses will have improved decisions and tire prices in addition to the new features that will appear in the accompanying smartphone application. Nintendo hasn’t said how much these promotions cost.
Kirby and forgotten land It also gets Switch 2 version that adds an additional world to explore, while Metroid Prime 4: Beyond It will be both switch and Switch 2 Edition; Switch 2 Edition can be operated at 4K at 60 frames per second or up to 120 frames per second with less accuracy.
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