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The Nintendo Switch 2 is available for purchase starting June 5.
The new console retails for $449.99.
Limited retail inventory and high pre-order volume are expected to lead to quick sellouts.
Finally, after months and years of waiting, the Nintendo Switch 2 is officially released and available today!
The new Nintendo Switch 2 is the predecessor of the original Nintendo Switch , which was released nearly eight years ago.
The launch comes after initial pre-orders for the console were delayed in April 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariff policy announcement . Despite that, the Switch 2's official release date of Thursday, June 5 (today) has remained the same with a price of $449.99.
However, you better act quickly as the Switch 2 is projected to sell