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Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled: A Direct Sequel with a New Twist

Nintendo reveals the Switch 2, launching June 5 for $450, featuring improved performance and new games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.

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  1. What You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games

    The Switch 2 is backwards-compatible, so you'll be able to play your current Switch games -- albeit with some compatibility issues.

    What You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games

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  2. 5 Things We Learned About Nintendo Switch 2

    The success of the Switch 2 will ultimately come down to its game library, and it’s off to an okay start.

    5 Things We Learned About Nintendo Switch 2

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  5. Hands-on with the Switch 2: It’s the Switch, too

    Still, what we were able to sample this week has us eager to spend more time with the "more Switch" when it hits stores in just a couple of months.

    Hands-on with the Switch 2: It’s the Switch, too

    ARS TechnicaARS Technica·17d
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Updated: Apr 3rd, 2025, 1:47 PM ET

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Nintendo has officially announced the launch of the Switch 2, set for June 5 at a price of $450. The console upgrades performance while retaining the familiar design of its predecessor. Key features include backward compatibility with original Switch games, new exclusive titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, and innovative controls like using Joy-Cons as mice. The upgrades are positioned as a worthwhile investment for fans, despite a premium price tag, highlighting Nintendo’s focus on nostalgia and enhanced gameplay experiences.

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  • The Nintendo Switch 2 builds on its predecessor with an emphasis on familiar design but improvements in hardware, screen size, and durability, appealing to long-time fans of the franchise.

  • The introduction of mouse functionality through Joy-Con controllers adds a unique twist, allowing new gameplay dynamics but raises concerns about ergonomics during extended play.

  • The console comes with a range of new and upgraded games, though high pricing for both the console and its games has led to skepticism about its value proposition for consumers.

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