

Nintendo Reveals Nintendo Switch 2: Complete Hardware Disclosure, Launch Games, and GameCube Compatibility
During a much-anticipated Nintendo Direct event, Nintendo officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, its next-gen hybrid gaming console. The presentation provided an extensive overview of the console’s hardware, innovative features, pricing, and a remarkable selection of launch and forthcoming games. With the Nintendo Switch 2 scheduled for release on June 5, 2025, fans are now more informed about the successor to the immensely popular original Switch.
Here’s a summary of all the information disclosed during the extensive Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
Nintendo Switch 2: Specifications and Features
Nintendo commenced the presentation with an in-depth exploration of the Nintendo Switch 2’s specifications, highlighting both creativity and backward compatibility.
Main Hardware Specifications and Features:
– 7.9-inch LCD display with 1080p resolution and support for 120fps
– Maintains the same thickness as the original Switch
– 256GB of onboard storage
– Dual USB-C ports (top and bottom)
– New Dock featuring 4K capability and an integrated cooling fan
– Bigger and more robust kickstand
– Magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers with enhanced SL/SR buttons and analog sticks
– Integrated microphone with noise cancellation for GameChat
– Joy-Con 2 controllers can operate as a mouse for compatible games
– New Pro Controller equipped with GameChat functionality
GameChat and Camera Features:
A highlight of the reveal is GameChat, a new communication feature embedded in the Switch 2. Activated using the new “C” button on the right Joy-Con, GameChat enables players to engage in voice conversations without a headset, utilizing the console’s integrated mic. Gamers can also see their friends’ activities and communicate across various games.
In addition, the Switch 2 will support video calling through an optional Nintendo Switch camera accessory that will launch with the console. Players can appear on the screen during conversations, and group video calls will accommodate up to four players’ faces and game screens at once.
Game Sharing and Backward Compatibility:
Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 would support backward compatibility for selected physical and digital titles. Game Cards will remain the same size and design as those of the original Switch, but the Switch 2 will only work with microSD Express cards, making older SD cards incompatible.
Another new function is GameShare, enabling users to temporarily share games with up to three other consoles, though this will apply to selected titles only.
Nintendo Switch 2 Editions and Upgrade Bundles:
Nintendo introduced “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” games—upgraded versions of existing titles featuring enhanced graphics and new functionalities. Players who already possess the original versions can purchase upgrade bundles at a lower price.
An exciting title, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, will be available upon launch, serving as both a tech demo and intro to the console’s new innovations.
What Comes in the Box:
– Nintendo Switch 2 console
– Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
– Joy-Con 2 Grip and Straps
– Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
– Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
– AC Adapter and USB-C Charging Cable
Pricing:
– Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99 USD / $629.99 CAD
– Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle: $499.99 USD / $699.99 CAD
Release Date: June 5, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Announcements
The Direct was filled with game announcements, encompassing new titles and enhanced re-releases.
Day One Launch Games:
– Mario Kart World – An exclusive for Switch 2 featuring open-world racing, new glider mechanics, and Knockout Tour mode.
– Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – A tech demo showcasing new features.
– Spit Fiction
– Hogwarts Legacy
– Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition
– Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
– Deltarune
– Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
– Survival Kids
– Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
– Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
– NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening Complete Edition
– Fast Fusion
– Fortnite
– Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer
Upcoming First-Party Releases:
– Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – July 24, 2025
– Donkey Kong Bananza – A 3D sandbox adventure, July 17, 2025
– Shadow Labyrinth Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – July 18, 2025
– Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – June 27, 2025
– RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – June 19, 2025
– No Sleep For Kaname Date – From the AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES – July 25
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