Nintendo have finally announced the release date for the Switch 2 console — June 5, at $449.99. You can currently "register your interest" by signing into your Nintendo account and picking either the regular console edition, or a bundle with a download of Mario Kart World (for $499.99).
The console itself will feature a 7.9" screen with HDR10 and a 1080p resolution (undocked, up to 4K docked, with up to 120fps), enhanced Joy-Con controllers with mouse controls and magnetic attachment, GameChat via the new "C" button, and 256GB storage. Announced games include Mario Kart World, Donkey Bonanza, and The Duskbloods. It will also have back compatibility with select Switch games, with some games getting enhanced editions.
Nintendo Switch Online will also begin featuring select Gamecube games, including Luigi's Mansion, Soul Calibur II, Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, and F-Zero GX. Buy Now at Nintendo
This is the new lowest price we've ever seen for this console by $7 since it's release last year. It's also $6 under what you'd have to pay to snag it from Atari direct today. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
- emulates all Atari 8-bit systems, from the 400 through to the 800XL, including the Atari 5200 Home Console
- 720 HD output via HDMI, with PAL (50Hz) and NTSC (60Hz) compatibility
- Choose 12 gameplay frames
- Rewind gameplay up to 40s
- USB flash drive support
- Model: 1120048