Nintendo Switch 2

ニンテンドースイッチ２ Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

Release dates Japan: June 5, 2025 North America: June 5, 2025 Europe: June 5, 2025 Australia: June 5, 2025 South Korea: June 5, 2025 China: N/A Hong Kong: June 5, 2025 Taiwan: July 10, 2025

Technical specs

Related information Console generation: Ninth generation Pokémon generations: I*, II*, III*, VII*, VIII*, IX Console type: Hybrid Colors: Console Gray Joy-Con Gray (Both)

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The Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese: ニンテンドースイッチ２ Nintendo Switch 2) is Nintendo's hybrid console for the ninth generation of video games. It is both a home console and a handheld console.

First officially announced in a trailer released on January 16, 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to the Nintendo Switch and was released on June 5, 2025.^[1] In Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, the console was released on June 26, 2025.^[2] In Malaysia, the console was released on July 3, 2025.^[3] In Taiwan, it was released on July 10, 2025.^[4]

Unlike its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 is partially region-locked, with two versions of the console having been released. The Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) (Japanese: Nintendo Switch 2 日本語・国内専用) supports only Japanese as the system language and can only be linked to a Nintendo Account with the country/region set to Japan, but is sold at a lower price at retail and on e-commerce websites in Japan. The Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System (Japanese: Nintendo Switch 2 多言語対応) supports 16 languages as the system language and can be linked to a Nintendo Account from any country/region, and is only being sold on the My Nintendo Store in Japan. The version sold outside of Japan is identical to the Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System.

Pre-launch

Prior to the Nintendo Switch 2's launch, Nintendo held a series of public demo events called the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience across major cities worldwide, giving fans their first hands-on opportunity with the new console. These events were designed to showcase the system's capabilities and launch titles to the public.

The Experience events were structured as multi-day exhibitions where attendees could try various Nintendo Switch 2 games at dedicated demo stations, with Nintendo staff available to demonstrate the console's features and assist visitors. The tour began simultaneously in New York and Paris on April 4, 2025, before expanding to other major metropolitan areas across four continents.^[5]

Pokémon games

Nintendo eShop

Nintendo Classics

Nintendo Classics games are old games that were originally released on past consoles and have been made available to players with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 is the Nintendo GameCube library, which requires a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.

Via backwards compatibility

The Nintendo Switch 2 features backwards compatibility with Nintendo Switch games in some capacity, supporting both physical game cards and digital titles from the original system. However, Nintendo has noted that certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or might not be fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. This is because the Switch 2 Joy-cons are bigger and lack features such as an IR sensor, so games that use accessories for original Switch Joy-cons (such as the Ring-Con and leg strap used in Ring Fit Adventure) cannot be played using Switch 2 Joy-cons. No Pokémon games have been noted to be on the list of incompatible games,^[6][7] and the only original Switch title stated to be unplayable on Switch 2 is the Nintendo Labo VR Kit.^[8]

All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.

Retail titles

All of these are also available on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo eShop-only titles

Enhanced titles

Upgrade packs

Certain Nintendo Switch games have separately-purchased upgrade packs, which add more features when the game is played on a Nintendo Switch 2. These packs are downloaded onto the Nintendo Switch 2, and are compatible with physical and digital copies of the original game.

Bundles containing a Nintendo Switch game and its upgrade pack are sold under the label "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition".^[9]

All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.

Via update

Certain Nintendo Switch games are set to have free updates that allow them to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2 features and system specs^[10].

All updates listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.

Nintendo Classics

Note that Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance games require a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.

Gallery

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  Nintendo Switch 2 docked
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  Joy-Con 2 controllers in Joy-Con 2 Grip
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  Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode
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  Handheld mode with Joy-Con 2 controllers detached
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  Left Joy-Con 2 with light blue ring control stick
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  Right Joy-Con 2 with light red ring control stick
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  Nintendo Switch 2 in tabletop mode
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  Nintendo Switch 2 tabletop stand
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  Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World playing on TV
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  Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatibility
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  Nintendo Switch 2 logo

References

External links

• Nintendo - Official website

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