Nintendo has officially launched the Switch 2, and the reaction from both critics and consumers has been overwhelmingly positive. The new hybrid console ships with a 1080p OLED display, magnetic Joy-Cons, and backwards compatibility with the original Switch library.
The launch lineup includes Mario Kart World, a brand-new Zelda title, and Metroid Prime 4, which has been in development for nearly a decade. Third-party support is stronger than ever, with ports of Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Monster Hunter Wilds all available on day one.
Nintendo confirmed that over fifteen million units have already been manufactured ahead of launch, indicating massive confidence in demand. The console is priced at $399 for the standard model and $449 for the bundle that includes Mario Kart World.
Analysts predict the Switch 2 will surpass the original Switch's lifetime sales within three years, driven by Nintendo's unmatched first-party software library and growing third-party relationships.