Nintendo Switch 2 launched: Here’s everything we learned from today’s Nintendo Direct

Once again, Nintendo knocked this one out of the park.

Apr 2, 2025 - 16:51

Nintendo Switch 2 launched: Here’s everything we learned from today’s Nintendo Direct

The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, with pre-orders opening in the US on April 9.
It will feature a 1080p LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate and can output 4K/60fps with a new dock.
Exclusive titles include Donkey Kong Bananza, The Duskbloods, Kirby AirRiders, and more.
It will retail for $449.99 for the console or $499.99 for the console with the new Mario Kart World game included.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be one of the biggest console launches of all time, building on the incredible success of the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo bided its sweet time in releasing details, but today was finally the day the Japanese game giant lifted the curtain. Here’s a quick rundown of what we’ve learned at today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

Nintendo Switch 2 hardware

We had already seen the physical design of the Nintendo Switch 2, but today’s Nintendo Direct revealed how much of an upgrade the new console will bring. The new handheld features a larger, 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Some fans are disappointed it’s not an OLED panel, although it does now support HDR, so games should still look better.