The release date forNintendo Switch 2is now live, and gamers won’t have to wait long to get their hands on the device.
The exact release date has been a matter of speculation and intrigue over the last few months. Plenty of rumors and supposed “leaked” dates have made their rounds of social media, but they can now be laid to rest. The official date has been revealed onApril 2’s Nintendo Direct, and here’s how long you’ll need to wait.
Nintendo Switch 2 release date
Nintendo’s next handheld in the Switch series is going to be available on June 5. The release date actually falls close to some of the earlier speculations we have on social media. Things look clearer with a confirmed date, as buyers can plan.
The rollout will begin in all global areas to start things off and will gradually pick up pace. Some regions of the world will need to wait longer to get their hands on the product as the rollout will take time to complete. The first few months should also witness large-scale demand, given how long it has taken Nintendo to roll out a successor for the original Switch.
TheNintendo Switch 2will be available for pre-orders online and from local retailers. The latter will depend mostly on regional supplies and how much stock is available in the first place.
Everything that we know about Nintendo Switch 2
The world got the first glimpse at the upcoming console in January when Nintendo revealed the first trailer. While having a similar appearance to the first Switch, the second generation device has plenty of tweaks under the hood. Backward compatibility is one of Switch 2’s biggest strengths, as it will allow the first-gen games to run smoothly.
The second-gen console will have Joy Con 2 controllers, and there will be a new C button for starters. There will be in-console integration for real-life communication, as the new console has in-built mic to aid voice chat with your buddies. There’s also support for video chat, and an additional Nintendo camera will be available. Online membership is necessary to access game chat.
GameShare is another cool feature of the new console as it will allow you to share games with nearby console users. This feature will be available for a limited-list of games that will be exclusive to the second-gen console.
Compared to the first console, Switch 2 will have a larger screen while having the same thickness. The main screen will have support for 1080P resolution and 120 FPS. With more vividness and HDR, expect to enjoy crisper visuals, especially when viewing darker areas. Additionally, using the dock will allow you to enjoy up to 4K on supported games and TV.
With two ports, it will be easier to connect your console with other Type-c devices in tabletop mode. Internal storage has also been given a big boost, as the base version will offer 256GB of storage.
