Over eight years after its predecessor launched and many rumors later, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available worldwide. It retails for $449.99 with a bundle available for $499.99 that includes Mario Kart World. Check out the launch trailer below.
The Switch 2 offers several major improvements over the original, including a larger screen with HDR support. It can run in 120 frames per second in Handheld Mode and output to 4K resolution when docked. The Joy-Con 2 has also been revamped, sporting magnetic locks and mouse support. Other notable features include upscaling via Nvidia DLSS, though sadly, VRR support isn’t available in Docked Mode.
Launch titles include Mario Kart World at a whopping $79.99, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour for $9.99, and several third-party games like Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, and much more. Titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have also received Switch 2 Editions, with paid upgrades available for current owners.
Of course, several existing titles have received free updates to help them perform better on the new console, including Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 3D All-Stars + Bowser’s Fury, and more. Head here for more details.
