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Nintendo Switch 2 updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know
- Nintendo Switch 2's release date is confirmed on June 5th with a price tag of $450, affected by tariffs in the US, causing a pause in pre-orders on April 9.
- The console resembles its predecessor but boasts a larger 1080p 7.9-inch display, magnetic Joy-Cons, and backward compatibility with Switch games.
- New features include Joy-Con 2 with larger buttons, improved analog sticks, HD Rumble 2, and 'C button' for chat, while the Pro Controller offers similar enhancements.
- The Switch 2 supports GameCube games through Nintendo Switch Online, features enhanced specs with a new processor, GPU, and more storage, plus Wi-Fi 6 support.
- Early impressions suggest a polished and refined hardware experience with a vibrant 7.9-inch LED display on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The standalone Switch 2 is priced at $450, or $500 bundled with Mario Kart World, making it more expensive than its predecessor and entry-level consoles from Sony and Microsoft.
- Pre-orders were set to open on April 9, but were suspended indefinitely in the US, although the release date remains unchanged for the Switch 2.
- The console's battery life is estimated at 2 to 6.5 hours, similar to the original Switch, while the Switch 2 Experience events will allow gamers to try the console worldwide.
- Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with physical and digital Switch games, with select titles getting premium 'Switch 2 Edition' upgrades for improved performance.
- Cartridges for the Switch 2 are said to taste bad to prevent ingestion, and the launch lineup includes games like Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077, and more.
- Updates to the article cover various speculations, storage details, pricing, and game enhancements for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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