Nintendo Switch 2’s console and Games were announced Wednesday, and Nintendo will announce a June 5 release date as launch champion, along with Mario Kart World. This is the top highlight of Nintendo console activity, and all our reports so far. You can also view our Nintendo Switch 2 Live Blog For reports during the event.
Nintendo Switch 2 console
Specifications of Nintendo Switch 2 There are obvious technical obstacles seen on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch 1080p resolution LCD display that supports 120Hz refresh rate – a match that we see on most Android phones now. When docking on Switch 2, compatible games can run at 4K resolution. The new terminal also includes a cooling fan.
The Switch 2 comes with 256GB of internal storage, while the new Switch 2 gaming card will have faster speeds to load games. However, for digital libraries, the Switch 2 only works with MicroSD Express cards, which is different from microSD cards that are compatible with the previous Nintendo Switch. Nintendo will have available software transfer capabilities to help transfer games and data from the original switch to the Switch 2 system.
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The new Joy-Con for the controller will support mouse controls, while the new C-Button will become part of the new GameChat communication feature, which allows both voice chat and video chat. There is also a Nintendo Switch 2 camera that allows players to meet each other.
The Switch 2 also adds a second USB-C port to the top of the system, which Nintendo says can help connect its new camera accessories, or charge the console while playing in desktop mode. Nintendo also revealed a new Switch 2 Pro controller that includes a new C-Button (for chatting with friends and watching their gameplay) and customizable GL and GR buttons on the back.
After the demonstration, Nintendo announces $450 price For the system itself. Nintendo will also sell the Switch 2 bundled with the digital version of Mario Kart World for $500.
Mario Karting World
Mario Karting World Eliminates its traditional boundaries and allows drivers to roam freely throughout the race course. The game will get its own Nintendo directly later this year, and we’ll see other details here, but we already know it will include traditional matches and free roaming modes, like in Forza Horizon Series.
If you are interested in the game, bundle the game together for an extra $50 as Nintendo announces a standalone copy on its website Mario Karting World Will Spend $80.
Joy-Con 2 C button and GameChat
Nintendo has introduced new C-keys on several new Switch 2 controllers, which will work with new GameChat communications without headphones. The button will work with the microphone on the console itself, which Nintendo says can be used whether the console is docked on the TV or in handheld mode. Nintendo claims in its trailer video that the microphone will be able to remove loud background noise. GameChat will also be used with the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, which will allow for video chat as well as a variety of camera-based game modes that support titles. GameChat will be available for free at the March 31, 2026 launch.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Upgrade Title
Nintendo Switch 2 will play three types of games: the original Nintendo Switch title, Nintendo Switch 2 Games, and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will get substantial enhancements. For many games in many Switch 2 Edition games, if you have the original Switch title, you will need to upgrade the package. Many of them will not only get enhanced graphics in the upgrade, for example, Super Mario Jamboree will get new games that support new Joy-Cons mouse controls, audio recognition and camera game options via Switch 2 Camera.
The Nintendo Switch game gets Switch 2 Edition options, including the legend of Zelda of the Wild of the Wild, Kingdom Zelda Teels of the Kingdom, Kirby and The Losed Land, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond and Pokemon Legends: ZA. Enhanced features scope, for example, Zelda Title will start using the companion mobile app for maps and send the schematics to friends. Kirby Games will receive a new story that will be a unique story for the Switch 2 Edition. In the third party, Civilization 7 will gain mouse control.
Nintendo has not announced the price of the upgrade package.
Hyrule Warriors: age for incarceration
Hyrule Warriors: The Age of Incarceration will be a new Zelda game that tells the story that led to the Zelda legend: Tears of the Kingdom. This seems to be similar to the story of a war told in the Age of Disaster that led to the event of breathing in the wild. The trailer shows Zelda discovering that she has reached Hyrule’s past and will expand how she participates in the corresponding incarceration war.
Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Several other first- and third-party matches have attracted attention in Switch 2 Direct. These include one of DK’s first 3D platform games since 1999’s Donkey Kong 64. DragxDrive will use mouse controls to control futuristic wheelchair basketball games, and players will simulate push and pull actions to control their characters.
In a straight and straight forward Switch 2 third-party game, including Hades 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 remake, Remake, Street Fighter 6, Splot Fighter 6, Split Fiction, EA Sports FC, EA Sports FC, Madden NFL, Hogwarts Switch 2, Tony Hawk Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4, Hitman, Hitman, Hitman: Hitman: Hitman: Assans of Assansis of Assansis oss ass and Borderlands and Borderlands 4, Borderlands 4, Borderbans 4, wwe 2. 2 K. 2 K. 2 K. 2. James Bond Foolwhich will be unique to Switch 2.
Nintendo GameCube library to swap 2
The Nintendo Switch Online Game Library will add GameCube titles on Switch 2. These games will initially include Zelda’s legend: Wind Waker, Soulcalibur II and F-Zero GX on launch day. Nintendo said each title will receive Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mero forward, Luigi’s mansion will arrive later. Nintendo will also ship the GameCube controller at the launch, which will be wireless and includes the C key of GameChat.
