Wow! Nintendo started things swinging and fired on all cylinders all the way throughout the hour long Switch 2 focused Direct! Rather than drone on and on, I”m going to format this in an easy breakdown. Here’s a roundup of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 info from today’s Switch 2 Nintendo Direct:

Release Date & Price

Switch 2 releases worldwide on June 5 with a US MSRP of $449 for the base console or $499 with Mario Kart World bundled in.

Accessory Prices

• Joy-Con 2 pair $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 charging grip $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 straps $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 wheel (set of two) $19.99
• Switch 2 Pro Controller $79.99
• Switch 2 camera $49.99
• Switch 2 Dock set (includes adapter and high-speed HDMI cable) $109.99
• Switch 2 AC adapter $29.99

System Specs

• internal screen is upgraded to 7.9” 1080p VRR 120Hz with HDR support and is a vibrant LCD (no OLED)
• system is the same thickness as previous Switch console
• Joy-Con 2
  • now called Joy-Con 2
  • attach magnetically
  • have larger SL and SR buttons
  • both support mouse mode
  • larger joystiicks
  • larger triggers
• Console has improved speakers and a built in mic for voice chat
• right Joy-Con 2 has a new C button that brings up a chat menu which allows for joining in a chat room with your friends, sharing your screen, expanding another player’s screen for things like waking you through an area of a game or showing a game off
• 3D audio support
• dock support so up to 4K 60Hz or 1080p/1440p 120Hz HDR output and has a built in fan for additional system cooling
• comes with 256GB of faster built in storage **all microSD cards ARE NOT supported as Switch 2 only supports the newer and significantly faster microSD Express format **
• switch 2 standalone camera will be sold seperately on day one for GameChat
• USB-C on top of unit supports charging and data for things like the aforementioned camera
• Switch 2 Pro Controller includes a headphone jack as well as GL and GR back buttons which are customizable
• Switch 2 game cards load data significantly faster than Switch game cards

Game Compatibility

• inclusiong of GameChat mentioned above
• compatible with Switch games, Switch 2 Edition games (upgraded versions of Switch games offering features like 4K and 60FPS visuals sold seperately or available as a paid upgrade to expsiting owners), and Switch 2 games

Newly Announced Games

• Mario Kart World
• Donkey Kong Bananza
• Kirby Air Riders
• Drag X Drive
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
• The Duskbloods

Announced Switch 2 Editions (also available via upgrade packs)

• The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
• The Legend Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
• Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV
• Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
• Kirby and the Forgotten land + Star Crossed World
• Pokémon Legend Z-A

Notable Third Party Games (much larger list available via Nintendo)

• Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Borderlands 4
• Street Fighter 6
• Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade
• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
• Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
• Project 007
• Star Wars Outlaws
• DELTARUNE
• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion