Nintendo is finally ready to release the Switch 2, their next big console. It’s coming out on June 5, 2025, and will cost around $450 (₹37,000–₹40,000 approx.). There’s also a bundle with a new Mario Kart game for about $500.
Design & Screen
The Switch 2 will still be a handheld console you can dock to your TV.
It has a bigger and sharper 7.9-inch screen that supports HDR and 120Hz smooth visuals.
When connected to a TV, it can display 4K graphics, which is a big improvement from the original Switch.
Performance & Specs
Inside, it’s powered by a new NVIDIA chip, making it much faster.
Games will run better with ray tracing (realistic lighting) and DLSS (AI upscaling for clearer graphics).
Comes with 256GB of storage and supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster internet connection.
The dock now has built-in Ethernet (wired internet) and better cooling.
Joy-Con 2 Controllers
The Joy-Con controllers have been redesigned; they now stick to the console magnetically.
They’re more comfortable and have smoother analog sticks.
There’s a new “C Button” for voice and video chat, letting players talk or stream their gameplay.
You can even use the Joy-Con like a mouse by sliding it on a table surface.
Battery life for controllers is expected to be around 20 hours.
Backward Compatibility
Good news: Your old Nintendo Switch games will work on the Switch 2.
Plus, Nintendo is adding classic GameCube games to its online subscription, including popular titles like F-Zero GX and Wind Waker.
Games at Launch
One of the biggest launch games is Mario Kart World, which brings open-world racing, weather changes, and up to 24 players online.
Other launch games include:
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
Hades II
Donkey Kong Bananza
Metroid Prime 4
Cyberpunk 2077 (optimized for Switch 2)
Big third-party games like Madden NFL 26, EA Sports FC 26, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero are also coming soon.
Concerns
Some fans are unhappy that physical game cartridges (Game-Key cards) may not have full games and might require online downloads.
Nintendo might release larger-capacity cartridges in 2026 to fix this.
Final Thoughts
The Switch 2 is not just a small upgrade — it’s a major step forward. It keeps the portable-console hybrid design but adds:
Much better graphics and performance
New and smarter Joy-Con features
A solid lineup of games right from launch
Full support for old Switch games and some GameCube classics
