Nintendo has officially announced that Nintendo Switch 2 will retail in the United States of America for $449.99 USD today during the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation. This is more than some analysts were expecting, with many looking at Nintendo to release the console at $399.99 in North America.
Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to the Nintendo Switch, which originally launched on March 3, 2017. The system is set to offer a wide variety of features, including backwards compatibility support for Nintendo Switch games. In recent months, Nintendo has begun making preparations for this next-generation system. This includes ending the Gold Points system, as well as stating that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cannot be used for Nintendo Switch 2 games.
For more on today’s Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, be sure to check out our live article with every announcement so far.
