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Nintendo Switch 2 Launching June 2024 Amid Pre-Order Frenzy

4/8/2025

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Get ready, gamers! The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2024, boasting a stunning 7.9" touchscreen, detachable Joy-Con 2 controllers, and impressive 4K support. Pre-orders kick off in the UK on April 8, 2025, exclusively for loyal fans. With soaring demand, U.S. retailers are facing stock challenges and temporary pre-order suspensions due to tariffs.

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Bowser Announces Switch 2

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser revealed that the highly anticipated Switch 2 will hit shelves at $449, while the exciting launch title, Mario Kart World, will cost $80. Bowser highlighted a flexible pricing strategy for games based on development expenses. Unfortunately, pre-orders in the U.S. face delays due to new tariffs, with the console's release slated for June 5, 2025.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Get ready, gamers! The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2024, boasting a stunning 7.9" touchscreen, detachable Joy-Con 2 controllers, and impressive 4K support. Pre-orders kick off in the UK on April 8, 2025, exclusively for loyal fans. With soaring demand, U.S. retailers are facing stock challenges and temporary pre-order suspensions due to tariffs.

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