Nintendo Switch 2 is released on June 5: the company introduced a new generation console with 4K graphics and improved performance

Company Nintendo officially announced the release date of the long-awaited hybrid game console Switch 2which will go on sale on June 5, 2025. The new model represents a significant step forward in both technical parameters and user experience, while retaining the recognizable concept of a hybrid device — a combination of a portable format and a stationary gaming system.

What changed: screen, power, graphics

Among the main technical innovations — increased 7.9-inch display with 120 Hz refresh rate, which provides a smoother picture in portable mode. When connected to a dock, Switch 2 will support 4K resolutionThis is the first time in the history of Nintendo that it allows you to run games with a high level of graphic detail.

The console received new generation of Joy-Con 2 controllersfeaturing improved ergonomics, more accurate feedback, and expanded support for adaptive features, making the gameplay experience more responsive and realistic.

Performance and compatibility

At the heart of Switch 2 — eight-core ARM processor, working in conjunction with 12 GB of RAM. These parameters allow you to run more demanding projects, as well as reduce loading time and increase FPS stability in modern games. According to the developers, the device is aimed at both a hardcore audience and traditional fans of family and creative Nintendo titles.

The console will be backward compatible with the entire library of original Switch games, including both digital and physical copies. Besides it, new exclusive titles announced, including a racing blockbuster Mario Kart World, which will exit at the same time as the console starts.

Pricing and positioning

Official price Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced at $469.99which makes it the most expensive console in the company's history at the time of release. Nintendo explains that the price increase is due to a significant technological breakthrough and improvements in all key components, including the display, graphics system and hardware platform.

Entering the market is a strategic step

Analysts see the Switch 2 launch as an important step for Nintendo in the face of increasing competition from Sony and Microsoft. The new product allows the company to consolidate its leadership in the segment of hybrid gaming devices and expand its target audience due to technological progress, while maintaining its corporate identity.

The first shipments of the console are expected in North America, Europe and Japan on the day of release. Official sales in other regions will start in the coming weeks.