With new ways to play and new ways to connect players, Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on 5 June 2025. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now be used as a mouse in compatible games and that snap to the console with magnetic connectors. Experience the console’s powerful processing speeds delivering visuals via a bigger screen showcasing vibrant colour and clarity.
From Nintendo Switch 2 games to compatible games in existing Nintendo Switch libraries – connect and play with friends and family in surprising new ways!
“Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo president, Shuntaro Furukawa. “With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches.”
Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the following:
- Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Straps
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
- USB-C Charging Cable
Race into Nintendo Switch 2 with the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle, which includes a console and a download code for Mario Kart World, available from launch day.
Today’s Nintendo Direct presentation featured a broad variety of hardware details, system features, and games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 both from Nintendo and its publishing partners. To view the Nintendo Direct presentation in its entirety, visit https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/nintendodirect.
GameChat Enables New Ways to Play Socially, All Together
With the new online feature GameChat, people can play games and talk like everyone is in the same room, even if they are miles apart. Whether sharing a victory or just waving hello, GameChat makes it feel like online friends around the world are on the same couch. Once GameChat is up, players can start a chat with friends anytime by pressing the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller. The console’s built-in mic can be used to voice chat while playing games with up to 12 people in different locations. Up to four friends can share their screen, and if they connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), they can also video chat, seeing each other’s faces as they cheer, shout, or laugh while playing. Additional friends can join the chat via audio only.
Until the end of March 2026, GameChat can be used without the need to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterward, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.
When initiating a GameChat session, the user invites people from their friend list. Safety features are in place to help players have a safe and secure chat experience, such as the ability to report a person while in a chat session. In addition, Nintendo recognises the important role parents and guardians play in their children’s online experiences, so children under the age of 16 will need their parent or guardian to approve their use of GameChat with an updated version of the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App.
New Games for a New Console
Nintendo Switch 2 will launch with games that highlight its new capabilities while bringing everyone along for the ride. From brand new titles and console exclusives, like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, to exhilarating experiences like EA SPORTSMadden NFL and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, to upgraded versions of Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TVand Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, there is much to share and play.
For more information on Nintendo Switch 2, visit the Nintendo website at Nintendo.com. Also, look for continuing Nintendo Switch 2 content in the free Nintendo Today! smart device app for iOS and Android.