Nintendo always ends up being the surprise. Much has been said in recent weeks about the Switch 2, the new console that the developer was supposed to launch in 2025. However, although there were many leaks, it was said that what was leaked was not real, and it was not known when they would confirm it.
January 16, 2025, was the day chosen by the Japanese to show the new console with a single two-minute YouTube video. A little larger than the previous one, and with larger and more manageable controls, it was what many fans were waiting for. However, there is still nothing confirmed regarding prices and dates, but some leaks have already arrived about what it could be.
This would be the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 according to leaks
Many of us expected the Nintendo Switch 2 to be made official in December 2024. However, we finally had to wait until mid-January, and after many leaks and even a case created by another company, to see it.
There are still a few months to go before we can get our hands on it and in stores, but it seems to have lived up to fans’ expectations. It obviously retains its main appeal, which is portability, and adds more power and size, without being too much.
When will it be released and how much will it cost? It’s hard to know. However, if we listen to the leakers on X, we find Zuby_tech, who has published an image suggesting that the price would be around $399, or 399 euros as well.In the same image it is stated that the console would be released in mid-July, specifically on the 11th, although it is still difficult to give validity to this type of date as multiple delays or situations may happen for the console not to be released on that day.
What changes does the Nintendo Switch 2 bring?
Finally, the video has shown us many changes. To begin with, the console is larger than the original, so the layout of the Joy-Cons has been restructured.
Now, these are not connected by a rail system, as has already been mentioned. The screen is also larger and the color scheme is more neutral. The controllers are now black, but retain the blue and orange as an identity through the connectors.
There is also a new button below the Home button. This has been talked about many times, but its function has not yet been revealed. Finally, it appears next to a video of Mario Kart. Are they saying there will be MK9? It could be…
What games can we expect from Nintendo Switch 2?
When thinking about which titles could at least make it to the beginning of Nintendo Switch 2, it is difficult to see some mythical names. For example, it will be difficult to see a new big The Legend of Zelda game in 2025.
In the presentation trailer there was a Mario Kart, and although 8 is still going strong, it cannot be ruled out that an MK9 will emerge, as the video did not appear to be showing footage from the old game. Another big one we can expect is Animal Crossing, which after shining with New Horizons (the second best-selling game on Switch), could bring us a new version for the new console
Of course, we can also expect a big Pokemon game for next year, in addition to Pokemon Legends A-Z, which seems likely to be released in 2025 and for Switch 2. We’ll see which predictions end up coming true for this year.