Switch 2 not for bargain hunters: price and release revealed

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According to leaked information, the Nintendo Switch 2 could debut in the summer of 2025 and have a price in the high three-digit range. We'll explain what it's all about!

fans of the have reason to be happy: A new leak provides details about the successor console. According to insiders, the Switch 2, whose official name is still pending, will come onto the market in the summer of 2025, and the price of the console has also been leaked. In which month should the Switch 2 be released and how much will it cost?

Switch 2 price and release: The rumor mill is bubbling

How much should the Switch 2 cost?According to the leaks, the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be between 400 and 500 euros. LeakersSamusHunter2However, suggests that Nintendo could be targeting the lower limit of this range. This means the starting price would be 399 euros - an attractive value for a new console with modern technology..

Switch 2 is supposed to be expensive fun – leak reveals price and release date © Noah Forouzan / Dall E3 (AI generated)

When should the Switch 2 be released?According to the rumors, Nintendo plans to release the Switch 2 in late spring or early summer 2025 - specifically June, possibly July. This time frame coincides with other reports that say that Nintendo is struggling with production bottlenecks and therefore cannot realize an earlier launch. The information comes from former Gamereactor editor Juan A. Fonseca and was distributed by the Nintenduo site.

Additional confirmation comes from the well-known leakerSamusHunter2. Onhe writes:“A release in May or June is likely, depending on production numbers. Pricing will range from $399 to $449 depending on region and taxes.”These leaks should be treated with a fair amount of caution.

In December 2024, a mockup, i.e. a demo model, for the new Nintendo console appeared. The whole thing is shown in a video by a tech YouTuber:

Switch 2 presentation already planned?

When will the Switch 2 be presented?In addition to the planned release date, there are indications that the official announcement of the console could already take place in the current fiscal year. Insiders speculate that Nintendo will present the new hardware by the end of January or February 2025 at the latest. By then, more games will be announced for the current Nintendo Switch to round out the portfolio.

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