Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for release on June 5, 2025, with a suggested retail price of $449.99 in the United States. ​

Key Features and Specifications:

• Display: The Switch 2 boasts a larger 7.9-inch LCD screen with a 1080p resolution, supporting up to 120 frames per second (fps) and High Dynamic Range (HDR). ​
• Docked Mode: When connected to a TV via the redesigned dock, the console supports up to 4K resolution at 60fps. ​
• GameChat: A new communication feature accessible via the C button on the right Joy-Con 2 allows for voice and video chat with friends during gameplay. The built-in microphone is designed to filter out ambient noise for clear communication.

I've never been a big Nintendo fan, though I have immense respect for what the company has done—and continues to do—to change the world of video games. However, if this is the premise, it still holds true that Nintendo struggles to get two successful consoles in a row.

Setting aside the price of the console itself, I believe the cost of individual games—both digital and physical—is really high, and it will no doubt become the new standard going forward... What worries me most, though, is the new cartridge system, which reminds me far too much of what Microsoft tried to do at the launch of the Xbox One—and we all know how that ended.

Then there’s the online functionality, which is still lagging far behind current market standards, only reinforcing the idea that Nintendo still isn’t comfortable managing a proper multiplayer experience on its consoles. Not all the old games will work and for some of them you need to pay a little extra to get a graphics upgrade...

The decision to use the Welcome Tour tech demo to introduce the new console—and to make it a paid experience—feels like another misstep, especially when compared to how well Sony handled Astro Bot’s launch with the PlayStation 5.

Finally, the preorder system based on unfair rules (You can purchase a Switch 2 directly from Nintendo, but only if you have at least 50 hours of gameplay on the original console) makes me think I’ll soon end up buying a gaming PC instead of following these absurd access conditions.