Nintendo has released the first official commercial for the Nintendo Switch 2. The commercial, which features Paul Rudd, also reveals another look at Mario Kart World and the new GameChat feature for the console.
Paul Rudd previously starred in the infamous 1991 Super Nintendo Entertainment System commercial. The commercial featured the tagline, “Now you’re playing with power, super power!” To commemorate the release of the new advertisement, Nintendo also released a remastered version of the original one from 1991. Check it out below:
Check out the new commercial for the Nintendo Switch 2, starring Paul Rudd, below:
On April 18, Nintendo announced that pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in North America will open on April 24 in the United States. This follows the delay announced earlier this month as a response to “evolving market conditions.” While many expected Nintendo to increase the price of Switch 2, the price for the console has remain as announced: $449.99 for the standard console and $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle.
re-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart and Target will open on April 24 at 12:00 a.m. EDT. Any pre-orders made before 8:00 a.m. local time on June 4 at Walmart are eligible for free delivery by 9:00 a.m. local time on June 5.
Additionally, it was confirmed that pricing for Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will remain unchanged at launch. However, Nintendo has increased the pricing of accessories across the board, with many raised by $5. For example, the Joy-Con 2 Pair now costs $94.99 and the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller costs $84.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5 alongside Mario Kart World.
