Nintendo to release Switch 2
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The Nintendo Switch 2 had it’s proper reveal overnight during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and is set for release on June 5th, 2025. The console is a decent upgrade on the original, despite having an...
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Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of its release on June 5th.
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Most eye-catching was Mario Kart World - in which the franchise appears to have been given a significant refresh.
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Looking to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2? We've got you covered with all Australian retailers offering the console, games and accessories.
Here's where and when you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia, which is set to be high on gamers' shopping lists in 2025.
I had the chance to play the Switch 2 extensively at a media preview in New York, and Nintendo’s approach to this question is clear. The upcoming system – which will launch in Australia on June 5 – has fundamentally the same premise as its predecessor. But it’s been tweaked from top to bottom to embrace more modern capabilities and new gimmicks.
Fast forward to 2025 and the Switch 2 now sports a 7.9-inch (1920 x 1080) touchscreen LCD with support for HDR10, VRR, and up to 120Hz refresh rates. When docked, the Switch 2 can hit up to 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution at 60 frames per second. Otherwise, it maxes out at 1920 x 1080 when in tabletop or handheld mode.