Nintendo Switch 2 console launching on June 5 at $449.99
7.9-inch FHD 120Hz screen, new Switch Dock for 4K gaming, and more
Nintendo has officially announced the launch date for the Nintendo Switch 2, which will launch on June 5, 2025, at a suggested retail price of $449.99/€469.99. The new system promises to offer an enhanced gaming experience with powerful hardware, innovative features, and a range of exciting new games, including faster CPU and GPU, 1080p 120Hz screen, updated Joy-Con 2 controllers, new Gamechat feature, and more.
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Support for 4K
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