The Nintendo Switch 2's Release Date Is Revealed And It's Imminent

The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching June 5th, 2025—a little over two months away—beating the typical holiday release window. Pricing, however, remains uncertain (though it's now confirmed at $450, or $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle). Most predicted a $400 price tag for the standard model.

It's been over eight years since the original Nintendo Switch launched on March 3, 2017, a significant gap between generations, despite mid-cycle refreshes like the OLED model. This release comes roughly two-thirds of the way through the current PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S generation. Both Sony and Microsoft are expected to unveil new consoles in the coming years, with Microsoft reportedly developing a dedicated handheld device to compete more directly with Nintendo.

However, the current "console wars" landscape is quite different. Microsoft's market share has diminished, Sony maintains a strong position, and the Nintendo Switch occupies a unique niche. The original Switch is already the third best-selling video game console of all time, trailing only the Nintendo DS and PlayStation 2 with 150 million units sold. A few more million sales could propel it past the DS and even the PS2. The Switch 2's launch, however, might impact this trajectory.

Will the Switch 2 match the phenomenal success of its predecessor? Only time will tell, but Nintendo's transparency regarding sales figures will provide early insights into the launch's performance. Regardless, significant sales are anticipated. The answer will be clear in just two months.

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