Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Price Might've Just Leaked
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The past few months have seen an increasing number of reports detailing the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2 console, signaling that Nintendo is finally developing the next-gen Switch that fans are waiting for. The newest leak gives us a supposed release date and price for the Nintendo Switch 2, and the information makes plenty of sense when considering the current state of the gaming industry.
According to reports, Discord user provided the information, with the Nintendo Switch 2 having a September 24th, 2024 release date as a target. There’s also a secondary release placeholder in early November next year. The console, codenamed “NG” internally, might come in two options. The digital-only Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $400, while the standard cartridge version will cost $449.
The potential $400 price tag for the Nintendo Switch 2 makes sense when taking into account the current console market. Official Microsoft documentation from the FTC lawsuit revealed that the new Xbox would deliver a redesign as well as improved specs. The current Nintendo Switch can’t compete with the current Xbox Series X and PS5 when it comes to performance, so a next-gen version would be a much better rival to the 2024 Xbox Series X.
Apple also recently made a clear statement regarding gaming on its platforms, with games that will sell for console-grade prices from the App Store. Next year’s M3 MacBooks and the upcoming iPhone 16 models will also be great gaming devices, and they’ll all compete against the current consoles, Nintendo Switch included.
Given the increased number of Nintendo Switch 2 reports in recent months, it’s likely we’ll see more release date and price details leaked in the near future. Until then, gamers can only speculate on the features and specs of the upcoming console, and hope that it will be the powerful, next-gen console that they’ve been waiting for.
