Nintendo has announced the Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch, which will be releasing in 2025.
What New Features are on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Details are scarce and limited to what’s seen in the trailer. Here’s what we know so far:
- improved graphics hardware (Nvidia’s T239 processor)
- larger OLED screen
- thinner bezels
- larger battery life
- magnetic joy-cons
- hall effect joystick (no more stick drift!)
- larger kick stand
- backwards compatible
- new ‘C’ button
What Games will Launch with the Nintendo Switch 2?
Mario Kart 9 is expected to launch alongside the Switch 2 and support races of up to 24 players in both single and multiplayer modes.
Where Can You Pre-Order the Nintendo Switch 2?
Retailers aren’t accepting Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders yet. However, you can sign up for pre-order notifications on GameStop Canada’s Nintendo Switch 2 page.
When Will the Nintendo Switch 2 Release in Canada?
The release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 has not been announced. But it will launch sometime in 2025. A release date is expected to come during the Nintendo Direct event on April 2, 2025.
How Much will the Nintendo Switch 2 Cost in Canada?
Pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t been announced. However, the original Switch started at $399.99 in Canada, and the Nintendo Switch OLED launched at $449.99.
You can expect that the Nintendo Switch 2 to priced higher than the OLED switch due to powerful hardware improvements.