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Nintendo has officially lifted the curtain on the Nintendo Switch 2, launching worldwide on June 5, 2025. With a sleek new design, powerful hardware upgrades, and a flood of new (and enhanced) games, this next-gen system marks Nintendo’s most ambitious platform yet.

And yes—Hollow Knight: Silksong showed up. It’s real. It’s dated. Let’s go.

Here’s everything you need to know—whether you’re eyeing that juicy launch bundle, curious about the new upgrade packs, or planning how to secure your system on day one.

Canadian Pricing

• Standard Nintendo Switch 2: $629.99 CAD
• Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle: $699.99 CAD
  (Includes a digital copy of the all-new open-world racer, Mario Kart World)
• Mario Kart World: $80 USD, this translates to $114 CND. Ouch.

Switch 2 Specs – Big Power, Same Hybrid Magic

Nintendo’s signature hybrid design remains intact—but nearly everything else has leveled up:

• Display: 7.9″ Full HD LCD, HDR, 120Hz refresh rate
• Performance: Up to 4K docked, 120fps in handheld
• Storage: 256 GB internal (expandable via microSD)
• Audio: Spatial 3D audio
• Battery Life: 8–10 hours (estimated, use-dependent)
• Joy-Con 2 Controllers: Magnetic, ergonomic redesign with programmable rear buttons

New Controllers

Pro Controller – $79.99 USD

• Rear programmable paddles
• Built-in headphone jack
• “Chat” button for new in-game voice system

Wireless GameCube Controller – $64.99 USD

• Bluetooth, classic layout
• Switch 2 and GameCube Online compatible
• Also features “C” button for GameChat support

Extra Joycons- $90 USD

Extra Dock- $110 USD

Camera–

Joycon Charging Grip- $35 USD

All Confirmed Games (So Far)

Launch Day Titles:

• Mario Kart World
• Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
• Nintendo Switch Welcome Tour
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Street Fighter 6

Confirmed for 2025:

• Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
• Kirby Airriders
• Drag X Drive
• Hades II
• Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade
• Borderlands 4
• Cyberpunk 2077 (Enhanced)
• Civ 7
• Enter the Gungeon 2
• Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
• Deltarune (Chapters 1–5)
• Daemon X Machina: Reforged
• Survival Kids (Remaster)
• Starseeker
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster
• NBA 2K25
• Madden 25
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (2025)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025- IT’S REAL!)
• Zelda: Hyrule Warriors – Age of Imprisonment (Winter) (WE GET TO PLAY AS ZELDA!)
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2 Version Confirmed)

Coming 2026 & Beyond:

• The Duskbloods – 2026
• Split Fiction
• Project 007
• Hitman: World of Assassination
• Star Wars: Outlaws

Switch 2 Upgrade Packs & Enhanced Editions

During the April 2nd Nintendo Direct, Nintendo introduced Upgrade Packs—a way to boost select existing Switch titles to take full advantage of Switch 2 hardware.

These Switch 2 Editions include improved resolution, performance, and sometimes new content.

Confirmed Switch 2 Upgrades:

• Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom
  • Enhanced performance & visuals
  • Free upgrades for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land
  • Adds the “Star-Crossed World” mini-campaign
  • Paid upgrade required
• Super Mario Party Jamboree
  • Adds “Jamboree TV” mode
  • Paid upgrade available at launch
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
  • Includes docked 4K/60fps and 1080p/120fps handheld
  • Full version optimized for Switch 2
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A
  • Built for Switch 2, confirmed to receive graphical and world enhancements

How Upgrades Work:

• Upgrade packs are add-ons for players who already own the base Switch versions, no prices have been released but taking into account the Nintendo tax. I would bet somewhere around $15-$20 USD
• Applies to physical and digital editions

Game Share, Game Chat & Social Features

Nintendo is finally catching up to modern online features (better late than never):

• Game Share: Share digital games with one trusted account for 14 days
• Local Share: Play co-op games across two consoles with only one copy
• Cross-Save/Play: Supported in Cyberpunk, Civ 7, FFVII, Hades II, and more
• Game Chat: Native voice chat, accessible via the new “C” button on controllers

How to Buy One – Nintendo’s Registration System

Nintendo has created a direct-purchase registration system to ease the launch rush.

Here’s how to register:

• Sign up now at Nintendo.com
• Priority given to:
  • Nintendo Account holders
  • Nintendo Switch Online (paid) members
  • Users who opt in to share their usage data

Retailer preorders will still exist—but quantities will be limited and priority will clearly skew to registered Nintendo fans. April 9 preorders open at retailers. You can sign up at Best Buy to get more information on pre-orders as it becomes available.

Final Thoughts

The Nintendo Switch 2 looks to be a confident leap forward—offering smoother gameplay, sharper visuals, better social features, and a deeper launch lineup than any Nintendo console in history. Add in Game Share, real voice chat, and the new Upgrade Pack system, and it finally feels like Nintendo’s entering the modern console era—with their signature charm intact.

And yes… Silksong is real. Pokémon ZA is Switch 2-ready. And Metroid 4 looks bonkers.

Watch my Nintendo Direct Live Reaction HERE
Watch my Cozy News Video HERE for April games, switch 2 break down, and more!

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