The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official! Well almost. After an unbearable wait for fans, the Japanese has finally revealed the contours of its new console. For now, the video broadcast on the brand’s communication networks confirms most of the rumors.
Thus, the Switch 2 will be larger than the Switch 1. It will integrate magnetic joycons which, we hope, will not experience the same technical setbacks as their predecessors (connection problems affected the first versions of the console). Nintendo abandons the full-color design: the Switch 2 wears a black dress with small touches of color (blue or pink) on the joysticks and triggers of each joycon.
Nintendo confirms the launch of an all-new Mario Kart 9 at the same time as the console. The rest of the lineup remains a mystery. On the other hand, Japan has formalized backward compatibility with Switch 1 games. Downloaded cartridges and games will therefore be compatible with Switch 2. Phew!
What else? Nothing. Nintendo contented itself with an introduction and will see us on April 2, 2025 for a more complete presentation of the console. We should know more about the performance, the catalog of games available, the release date and even the price.
What price for the Nintendo Switch 2?
The price, in fact, will play an essential role in the success of the Nintendo console. Many rumors mentioned a price of 399 euros. If Japan adopts this pricing positioning, it could well repeat the phenomenal success of the first generation.
The console market is today largely dominated by the Playstation 5, sold for well over 500 euros. Moreover, apart from the Xbox Series S, no next-gen console has been marketed below this threshold. Even PC consoles (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go etc.) have never reached such a low price positioning.
If rumors are to be believed, the Switch 2 should not integrate state-of-the-art components. Nintendo would therefore be able to reduce production costs and, in turn, the final price.
A positioning around 400 euros would therefore be perfect for the Japanese. It would not cross the psychological threshold of 500 euros, which would allow it to reach a much wider audience than fans from the launch. We can also bet on commercial operations to take back old consoles to further reduce the purchase price.
Currently, a Switch costs around 150 euros. The Switch 2 will therefore cost 250 euroswithout special offer. An unbeatable price for a latest generation console. Especially since Nintendo licenses can’t be found anywhere else.
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