This Tuesday, April 2, 2025, the most anticipated Nintendo Direct of the year will be held. After a brief presentation earlier in the year, Nintendo is back to present its Nintendo Switch 2 in more detail. Price, release date, games, Nintendo has rewarded the curiosity of its fans, by making official the long-awaited information about the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2: a highly anticipated dedicated Nintendo Direct
After showing us the design of its console and a few elements, Nintendo finally waited until Tuesday, April 2, 2025, and a special Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct to unveil the most anticipated information about its hybrid console. A Nintendo Switch 2 that has been the victim of myriad leaks for several months now, and which have only intensified over time. An open secret finally made official via a Nintendo Direct earlier this year, which answered some of the players' questions.
But this Nintendo Direct ultimately did not focus on the most important information in the eyes of players, namely the price, the release date and the launch catalog. This is where this Nintendo Direct from April 2, 2025 comes in, during which Nintendo took the time, with the 60 minutes of video, to go over the most important aspects of its console in detail.
What is the price of the Nintendo Switch 2?
This Nintendo Direct was the opportunity for Nintendo to officially announce the price of its Nintendo Switch 2. Rumors are rife, but the Japanese manufacturer took advantage of Tuesday, April 2, 2025 to dot the i's and cross the t's.It's official, the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost €469.99, without the game, and €509.99 with Mario Kart World.The pre-order date has also been announced: from April 8. It remains to be seen whether this price will satisfy long-time fans. Are you planning on snapping up this Nintendo Switch 2 on Day One? Feel free to let us know in the comments section below.
What is the release date for the Nintendo Switch 2?
One of the big questions during this Nintendo Direct was also the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2. Dates have been flying around for years, without a single one being made official. Rumors that could end today. Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025. A strategy that should pay off for Nintendo.
What storage capacity for the Nintendo Switch 2?
One of the questions players have is obviously about the storage capacity of the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a base storage capacity of 256 GB. But like its predecessor, it is possible to expand this storage capacity using a MicroSD Express card (explanations). A boon for gamers with a large library who can install a host of different games on their console without having to uninstall several before downloading a new acquisition.
What's new for the Nintendo Switch 2?
As we know, the Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't innovate much. Nintendo has learned from the failures of the Wii U, and is content to offer a slightly larger, but above all more powerful, console. A Nintendo Switch 2.0 that still innovates. The "C" button, for example, the subject of multiple questions for weeks, has finally found its explanation. A button that will launch GameChat, an in-game chat that will allow you to communicate directly with your friends via the built-in microphone. It's also possible to share your screen. Nintendo took the opportunity to announce a Nintendo Switch Camera, available at the console's launch, to display yourself live on the screen. Some games will naturally integrate the camera. Note that a Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required.
With GameShare, it will be possible to play a single game across multiple consoles both online and locally. Unfortunately, only a few games are affected. The Nintendo Switch will run at up to 120 FPS with an HDR-compatible LCD screen. Its Joy-Con 2 will be magnetic for an improved grip. The SR/SL buttons are larger for increased comfort. The thumbsticks are larger, also providing better comfort.
The speakers are improved, as is the console stand, which offers a better viewing angle. The console also features two USB-C ports, specifically to accommodate new accessories. A 4K-compatible docking station has been announced, with a built-in fan to regulate temperature. Of course, backward compatibility has been made official. Nintendo Switch games will be playable on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo also announced a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, with a built-in headphone jack and C button.
Nintendo Switch Online now supports GameCube games, including The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, SoulCalibur II, and F-Zero GX. A new Nintendo Switch GameCube controller was also announced. Super Smash Bros. players, take note. Ultimate, you might be interested.
What games are on Nintendo Switch 2?
This Nintendo Direct was obviously an opportunity for Nintendo to focus on the launch games for its console. Viewers were able to discover unpublished images of Mario Kart 9, but also to discover the release on Nintendo Switch 2 of titles like Donkey Kong: Bananza, DragxDrive, Elden Ring or Hades II. To discover the complete list of games featured in this Nintendo Direct, we invite you to read our article dedicated to the subject, right here.
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