Switch 2 launches tomorrow! What to know about Nintendo's new console?
Stores include Target, Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop, where prices range from $450 and $500, with the Mario Kart Bundle
The Nintendo Switch 2 finally arrives tomorrow! The new-generation console of the Japanese company has been awaited by fans since its announcement in early 2025. After the pre-order chaos in April, people will officially get the new game system on June 5, due to pre-orders and restocks, and on June 6 in online stores.
As of now, people are queuing up to wait until midnight, when most of the stores will open and sell the game console. If you are planning to purchase one, you definitely must know this information about the Switch 2: what's new, where to buy it, and possible future games.
Where to buy a Nintendo Switch 2?
The stores where it will be available are the same as those during the pre-order: Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop. A lot of gamers are queuing outside these stores waiting for a restocking or to claim their pre-release purchase. The prices are around $450 for the original version and $500 with the Mario Kart Bundle, which includes the game. The online purchase will be available on June 6.
However, we must remember the pre-orders' chaos in April. According to Good Morning America, stores' websites were presenting problems and bugs during the purchase of the console. Some gamers bought their Nintendo normally, while the majority of them did not get to the stock due to the long wait times.
Gameplay on Pokemon Legends Z-A's trailer released early this 2025 and confirms that the game wil be on Nintendo Switch 2. Photo: GLR Composition / X: PokemonLatam
What to expect of the Nintendo Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is equipped with an LCD screen of 1920x1080 pixels, with HDR10 support. It also has 256GB of storage with a custom processor made by NVIDIA. It weighs 0.84 lbs, a little more than the Switch 1, and it is bigger. Therefore, there will be new ways to enjoy Nintendo games.
Speaking of them, there are some official announcements for this new console. Pokemon's newest Legends edition, a new Zelda game, the return of Donkey Kong with Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, and even a game developed by the creators of Bloodborne—these are some of the games you can play on the Switch 2.
