The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed quietly by an official press release following a Nintendo Direct showing off the new console's capabilities. The highly anticipated reveal showcased the social-centric features of the console from Nintendo, as well as plenty of games announced to be coming to the console when it launches. What the Nintendo Direct didn't mention was the price of the Nintendo Switch 2, despite a release date just about two months away.
The console's release date was revealed during the Nintendo Direct on the official Nintendo of America YouTube channel, but the price was surprisingly not announced during the Direct. However, a press release issued moments after the end of the stream confirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $449.99 when it launches on June 5.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console Will Include Everything Fans Need To Play
Jump Right Into Playing Your Favorite Switch 1 And 2 Titles
For $449.99, fans will get a Nintendo Switch 2 console as well as all the additional hardware and accessories needed for the base gaming experience. Fans will be able to jump right into playing launch titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World with the regular console edition, which will include the following items:
- Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Left and Right Joy-Con 2 controllers
- Joy-Con 2 grip and straps
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
- USB-C Charging Cable
In addition to a decent list of launch titles, the Nintendo Switch 2 is backwards compatible. This means that players can play their existing Switch games on the console, making it a more attractive option as Nintendo prepares to GameCube games to the classic games catalog, including the beloved The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console And Bundle Prices Revealed
Pay A Bit More For The Console Plus Mario Kart World
When the Nintendo Switch 2 is released in June, it will be available to purchase on its own or as a bundle paired with the first-party launch title, Mario Kart World. The bundle edition will cost $50 more than the console-only edition, retailing at $499.99. Mario Kart World features a new way to enjoy the classic racing title, with an interconnected world that's open to explore outside of the race track, up to 24-person races, and brand-new environments to explore.
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The bundle is a good deal for fans who want to play the new Switch 2 Markio Kart World title, as the game on its own will cost $79.99, according to the official Nintendo website. Bundle versions of the console will contain everything that the regular version has, as well as a code for the Mario Kart title. Both the Mario Kart World bundle and the console-only versions of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be available on the same day, June 5.
Source: Nintendo of America/YouTube, Nintendo
