Nintendo will retail the Switch 2 for $449.99 at launch, which is significantly higher than the original Switch's $299 price tag. A separate bundle that includes the new "Mario Kart World" game will also be available for $499.99.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025. Nintendo will launch the Nintendo Switch 2 video game system on June 5 with a $450 starting price, the company said Wednesday.

The company said Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza would be part of the early game lineup, also sharing details on the console’s technical upgrades.