Everything revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

It’s time! After an agonizing three-month wait, Nintendo finally revealed more details on the Switch 2 during its Direct on April 2nd at 9AM ET.

While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, now we know when the Switch 2 is coming and how much it will cost at launch: June 5th and $449.99. We also have more hardware details and specs to pore over, like a 1080p, 120Hz 7.9-inch LCD screen, Joy-Con controllers with mouse-like functions, 256GB of storage, and 4K output via the dock.

Nintendo also cleared up the mysteries about the system’s “C” button with details about new GameChat features and a camera accessory and confirmed that GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, along with a dedicated controller.

Last but not least, Nintendo showed off a number of new games, like a Switch 2 edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the exclusive Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World.

You can keep up with all the latest developers from the Switch 2 Direct right here.

• Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers
• FromSoftware is making a multiplayer Switch 2 exclusive called The Duskbloods
• The Switch 2’s Pro Controller adds customizable rear buttons
• Nintendo Switch 2 boxes will be red, too.
• Kirby Air Riders is a Switch 2 racing game from Masahiro Sakurai
• Donkey Kong Bananza is coming to the Switch 2 in July
• Mario Kart World launches exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment hits the Switch 2 this winter
• Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to the Switch 2.
• Hollow Knight: Silksong is launching in 2025
• Deltarune is headed to the Switch 2 — and so are its new chapters.
• GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online
• Civilization VII is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with mouse controls.
• Nintendo is releasing a GameCube controller.
• The Nintendo Switch 2 has a camera accessory for video chats
• You can play one Nintendo Switch 2 game on multiple consoles with GameShare.
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• Nintendo’s Switch 2 ‘C’ button is a Discord-like GameChat feature
• These are the Switch 2’s new game cartridges.
• The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5th for $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more
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