The long wait is finally over - Nintendo officially reveals June 5, 2025 as the Switch 2 launch date.

Alongside the release announcement comes the price reveal: the standard Nintendo Switch 2 will start at $449.99 USD.

Here's what comes packed in every Nintendo Switch 2 box:

• The Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Next-gen Joy-Con 2 controllers (Left & Right)
• Improved Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Upgraded Joy-Con 2 Straps
• Redesigned Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

For gamers wanting extra value, Nintendo offers the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle at $499.99 - including a downloadable copy of Mario Kart World ready to play on launch day.

Notably, Mario Kart World carries its own $79.99 price tag as a standalone purchase - marking Nintendo's most expensive Switch title to date with a $10 premium over previous top-tier games.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa emphasized the console's evolution: "Building on eight years of innovation since the original Switch, Switch 2 represents our next leap forward in hybrid gaming - delivering new ways to play that continue our mission of creating joy through gaming."

The announcement comes alongside today's Nintendo Direct presentation revealing extensive details about the upcoming system.

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