US EditionNintendo Switch 2 Hits Stores Thursday. What to Know About the Release
- On June 5, 2025, Nintendo launched the Switch 2, its first major console release in over eight years, making the new system available both in Japan and worldwide.
- The release followed months of strong preorder demand, including 2.2 million Japanese lottery applicants seeking the device amid excitement and supply concerns.
- The Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch screen with double the original pixel count, supports 4K TV output, and includes social features like voice chat and screen sharing.
- Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 units during fiscal 2025, anticipating a 63.1 percent jump in company sales to 1.9 trillion yen, driven by the new console’s appeal.
- The launch generated optimism about Nintendo’s future despite concerns over resale prices and hardware aging, as the company plans to increase production to meet strong demand.
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Minot gaming stores see new wave of customers following Nintendo Switch 2 release
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Gamers across the country have been flocking to stores following the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 — even here in North Dakota. Video game stores throughout the state have seen a new wave of customers since the gaming system was released on Thursday. Nintendo's first new console in over eight years retails at $449.99. Employees at a local Minot Best Buy say this week's release is the biggest one in quite some time. "It's a …
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What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day
The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendo’s popular video-game console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches today. Here’s what to know
It’s a big day for Nintendo fans. The gaming giant’s new console, the $450 Switch 2, arrives on store shelves globally after being announced in April — marking Nintendo’s first major console launch since the original Switch arrived roughly eight years ago.
With a Larger Screen and After Several Years Waiting, Nintendo Switch 2 Finally Arrives at the Shops
With new features, a larger and outstanding screen for the Mario Kart World game, Nintendo Switch 2 comes to shops (eight years after the launch of 1). In Portugal, the new console costs EUR 469.99.
Nintendo debuts Switch 2 console to strong demand amid reselling woes
Nintendo Co. on Thursday released the Switch 2, its first new gaming console in over eight years, with strong preorder demand fueling optimism that the device will bolster the company's fortunes, but concerns remain that reselling may distort the set price. The Kyoto-based gaming giant expects to sell 15 million units of the device globally in the current business year through March. Nintendo said in April it attracted larger-than-expected preor…
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