The wait is getting closer to being over. Nintendo has confirmed that it has its new game console model ready. The official launch date is not known (the presentation date is April 2, 2025), but it seems that very soon we will be able to enjoy the Nintendo Switch 2, although there are still many unknowns to be resolved.
Among the most recurring doubts are the price and the possible versions which will be available at launch. In this article we tell you everything that is known so far.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price: What Can We Expect?
Nintendo President, Shuntaro Furukawa, has addressed the issue of price of the new console on several occasions, although without offering specific figures. What it has emphasized is that the company will take into account factors such as inflation and the current market situation, but without compromising the economic accessibility of its products.
What do this means? If we take the launch prices of previous models as a reference, we may get some clues: the original Switch hit the market for 329,95 euros, while the retail price of the OLED version went up to 349,99 euros. Making a rough calculation that takes into account the inflationary trend and the expected technological improvements, some experts estimate that The Nintendo Switch 2 could cost around 400 euros.
What seems certain, as Furukawa has communicated, is that, at least in the short term, There will be no price reduction for the original Nintendo Switch once the new model goes on sale. This suggests that Both consoles could coexist on the market for a time.
Variants and design changes
We are entering into pure speculation territory. According to leaks and some statements from developers who have already had contact with the hardware, Nintendo Switch 2 could incorporate documents design changes that will differentiate it from its predecessor:
- An bigger screen, although with LCD technology instead of OLED, so as not to increase the cost.
- New anchoring system for the Joy-Con, which would be attached with magnets instead of the current rail system.
- Un Top USB-C port and an improvement in the physical buttons on the console.
- Extra button on the Joy-Con, which could open new gameplay possibilities.
Will Nintendo Switch 2 be backwards compatible?
One of the best news for users is that Nintendo has confirmed that its new console will be backward compatibleThis means that games from the original Nintendo Switch can be played on the Nintendo Switch 2, both digitally and on physical cartridges.
Furthermore, the service Nintendo Switch Online will continue to operate normally, so players can continue to enjoy their online games without interruptions.
How will Nintendo avoid stockouts?
Learning from the supply issues other companies have faced in recent years, Nintendo has taken steps to ensure sufficient production of the new console.
Furukawa has assured that the company is "taking certain risks" in order to avoid shortages. The goal is to have enough stock at launch to reduce the speculative resale and allow any interested player to acquire it without difficulty.
In short, everything points to the Nintendo Switch 2 being a natural and improved evolution of the hybrid console that has conquered millions of players around the world. With a combination of renewed design, backward compatibility and a price that would remain within an affordable range, Nintendo seems to be preparing for a solid launch.
Now we just have to wait for the official presentation scheduled for April 2, where we will finally know all the details about the successor to the current Switch.