After years of rumors, Nintendo finally announced a release date for Nintendo Switch 2. The long -awaited follow -up of the switch will be available on June 5 for $ 449.99. Although the console will not be sent until the end of this year, the Switch 2 will be available to preordinate in the US of the retailers selected from April 9, since both an independent console Mario de Mario Kart for $ 499.99.
As predicted, the Switch 2 presents a larger LCD screen of 7.9 inches, with support for resolution 108OP and HDR, 256 GB of incorporated storage and up to 6.5 hours of battery duration. The Joy-Cons are also larger, and now they magnetically join the console instead of trusting a couple of sliding rails to fit. Each also offers functionality similar to the mouse with selected games, and the correct joy-with has a “C” button, which can be used for chat features in the game, screen screens and other actions.
As for the games, the switch 2 will be released with Mario de Mario Kart, along with third -party games such as Divided fiction and Cyberpunk 2077. The console will also be compatible with recoil with original switch titles and will admit improved versions of selected Switch 1 titles, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of theWild and Tears of the kingdom.
Next, we have gathered all the anticipated order information you need if you want to be one of the first to have it in your hands. We will update this publication regularly as there is more information available, so mark this page if you are interested in learning more before launch.
How to book through Nintendo
The only retailer confirmed from now on is My Nintendo storeThat comes with a series of eligibility requirements, one of which requires that you register your interest before April 9. To do so, you must log in with your Nintendo account and choose which console configuration prefers (and what accessories). Then, you will receive an invitation email when it is your time to make a purchase, assuming that you have satisfied several other conditions.
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a 7.9 -inch screen with 1080p resolution and HDR support. It also has an improved processing power and larger Joy-Con controllers, which are magnetically bind to the sides of the console.
At this time, the reserve process is limited to Nintendo accounts holders in the United States and Canada who are at least 18 years old. The invitations will be valid for 72 hours and will be “prioritized by order of arrival”, according to Nintendo; You will also need to have bought an online membership of Nintendo Switch for a minimum of 12 months and have registered 50 hours of play at the original switch to April 2, 2025, to be eligible. In addition, you must have opted for share Nintendo game data (you can see if you have done it In the privacy section when registered in your Nintendo account).
Once invitations have been sent to Nintendo accounts holders who have completed these criteria, Nintendo says that he will send invitations to the “eligible recorders remaining” first category, for the first time. As expected, the invitations will not be transferable and will be sent to the email address that you used when registering your interest in Nintendo. Console and accessories purchases will be limited to an eligible Nintendo account, at least during the initial invitation period, with the first batch of invitations that come out on May 8, 2025.
Additional invitations will continue periodically, although Nintendo has not specified details beyond that.
How to book in another place
As mentioned above, Nintendo is the only retailer so far that he has provided an idea of how early orders will work when they open on April 9. That said, you can register in Best Buy and Gamestop To receive notifications about the next console and games. Presumably, this will also include order details in advance, once available.
As with previous releases, we anticipate that amazon, AimHowever, Walmart will also have limited actions of the console, although Nintendo “assumes risks” to ensure that the demands can meet, the reports indicate that US retailers may not have enough Switch 2 consoles to meet the demand for an advance order. With luck, the strict reserve requirements of Nintendo will frustrate any possible setback.
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