A surprising price is circulating online for the upcoming Switch 2, but nothing is official yet. While rumors are running wild, more credible information is emerging about the console's launch. Nintendo should lift the veil very soon.
The Nintendo Switch 2 continues to fuel leaks and speculation. This week, a very precise price of €499.34 appeared on a visual shared online. This information immediately sparked reactions. But to date, Nintendo has not confirmed any price. It could simply be a placeholder, a provisional value used by retailers to prepare pre-orders. This type of price is often fictitious, in order to be ready at the time of the announcement.
This price would be surprising for Nintendo, which has always focused on affordable prices. Although the Switch 2 is expected to feature more powerful components, including an Nvidia T239 chip and 12GB of RAM, several sources suggest a more reasonable starting price of around $399. Other sources suggest a Canadian price of $499, which would correspond to around €350. In the absence of official communication, it is still too early to judge the console's actual pricing.
Nintendo is preparing a three-phase launch with an announcement scheduled for April 2 for the Switch 2
While the price remains unclear, the launch schedule seems to be taking shape. According to several sources at GDC, Nintendo is planning a three-phase rollout for games. The first phase will include only first-party titles at release, likely in June. The second phase is planned for October-November, once third-party studios receive their development kits. Finally, a third wave of games would arrive at the end of the year, during the holiday period.
According to these same sources, some creators and media should test the console as early as next week, during a private session organized by Nintendo. The official presentation of the Switch 2 is expected for April 2, during a special Nintendo Direct. This meeting should finally lift the veil on the complete specifications, the launch games, the release date and of course the final price. In the meantime, information should be taken with caution, especially that concerning the price, which could still change until the announcement.
The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 console is starting to be listed at some retailers at 499 euros with several references, info, pre-links or hoaxes? Our opinion here➡️ https://t.co/Q9RqNfHhi4 pic.twitter.com/LfGwspJTTd
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Insider Gaming report: Switch 2 releasing in June with a 3-phase strategy approach for game releases:
1st: primarily 1st party at launch
2nd phase: 3rd party studio titles in Oct-Nov (dev kits expected in June)
3rd phase: games in holiday periodselect media/creators attending… pic.twitter.com/a4AiYVSe9W
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