UPDATE: 2025-07-13 10:14 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

Nintendo Switch 2 is $449.99.

Although it didn’t appear on stream, the Switch 2 price is officially $449.99 per a press release.

10:07AM, Ben- As far as games go, the biggest reveals of the Direct wereDonkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and FromSoft’sThe Duskbloods, along with the full trailer forMario Kart World.The console got some major news with details on social features, Switch 2 editions of Switch games, GameCube on Switch Online, and a release date of June 5. It’s not quite the long sequence of home runs that the original Switch’s event was, but there’s a lot to look forward to. Thanks for following along!

10:03AM, Ben- And that’s the stream! No price for the system, although that might show up when the editions appear on Nintendo’s website later today.

10:02AM, Ben- Switch 2 will come in two packages at launch, a standard console release and a bundle with a digital version ofMario Kart World.

UPDATE: 2025-07-21 10:01 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong Bananzareleases on June 19, 2025. It’s a 3D platformer with an apparent emphasis on destruction.

UPDATE: 2025-08-09 09:58 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Ridereturns in a new game bySmash Bros.director Masahiro Sakurai.

UPDATE: 2025-07-07 09:55 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

The Duskbloods

A new FromSoft game calledThe Duskbloodsis coming exclusively to Switch 2 in 2026, which is quite reminiscent ofBloodborne.

9:51AM, Ben-Stream is back.Hollow Knight: Silksong2025 launch window popped up there. No date, but it’s something to hold on to.

9:49AM, Ben-The stream froze, which isn’t great. And then started showingCiv 7again. Audio is moving forward without video, which could make upcoming reveals messy.Cyberpunk 2077andFF7 RemakeRetrogradegetting dropped in this mess.

9:46AM, Ben-And we’re back to third-parties.Deltarune,Borderlands 4, andSid Meier’s Civilization 7on their way to Switch 2.

9:45AM, Ben-A bit underwhelmed by the Switch 2 GameCube library so far.Wind Wakeris great, obviously, although it seems like bad news for the remasters. I shareScreen Rantgaming editor Kyle’s disappointment in the absence ofAnimal Crossing, though, not to mention a huge lineup of other classics.

UPDATE: 2025-08-01 09:42 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

GameCube Games on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

GameCube titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack, includingThe Wind Waker,SoulCalibur II, andF-Zero GX.

UPDATE: 2025-07-22 09:40 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonmentfollows upAge of Calamitywith a story that’s more connected toTears of the Kingdom.

9:38AM, Ben-The third-party storm has settled after adding a couple ofEA Sportsgames,Hogwarts Legacy,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4,Hitman: World of Assassination, a tease for the IO InteractiveProject 007James Bond game,Bravely Defaultremaster, andYakuza 0: Director’s Cut.

9:32AM, Ben- We’re seeing third-party games now.Elden Ring,Hades 2,Street Fighter 6,Daemon X Machina:Titanic Scion,Split Fiction…

9:31AM, Ben-Drag x Driveis a new game that will make use of the mouse controls forRocket League-style wheelchair basketball.

9:29AM, Ben- Upcoming titlesMetroid Prime 4: BeyondandPokémon Legends: Z-Ahave confirmed Switch 2 editions.Kirby and the Forgotten Landis also joining the party.

9:25AM, Ben- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the official name for upgraded Switch 2 versions of Switch games.Mario Party Jamboreegets a new mode with a paid upgrade, andBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomare getting the performance boosts that everyone’s been asking for. I’m absolutely happy to play my favorite game of all time(BOTW)in a higher resolution, but I hope paid upgrades aren’t the standard across the board.

9:23AM, Ben- June 5 isn’t a long wait at all. Like the original Switch, it’s roughly a couple of months between the big reveal stream and the launch.

August 16, 2025 Launch

The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on August 14, 2025.

9:19AM, Ben- The Direct is now showing off a game called Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a collection of mini-games and tech demos that would look fresher ifAstro’s Playroomdidn’t exist. The bigger problem: it’s not free? Odd choice.

9:16AM, Ben- We’re getting a lot of hardware details — 120Hz LCD screen with HDR, 3D Audio, Joy-Con mouse function, 4K output in TV mode, 3D audio — it’s all coming very fast.

9:14AM, Ben- Finally, DS Download Play is back in the form of GameShare. Very fulfilling moment for me.

UPDATE: 2025-06-06 09:13 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

GameShare

GameShare, a feature that allows one copy of a game to be played in local wireless multiplayer across multiple systems, has been revealed.

UPDATE: 2025-06-24 09:11 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

GameChat C Button

After much discussion of a C button on the new Joy-Cons, it turns out to be a GameChat feature for voice chat and video streaming on the system.

9:06AM, Ben- I kept wondering howMario Kartwould top8 Deluxe, but the off-road concept might just do it for me. That’s a huge shake-up. It’s also launching the same day as the Switch 2, so hopefully we get that date before the Direct is over.

UPDATE: 2025-08-12 09:04 EST BY BEN BROSOFSKY

Mario Kart World

Nintendo has finally provided a more comprehensive look atMario Kart World, “launching exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2,”after teasing a newMario Kartgame in the Switch 2 announcement. Big focus on regional diversity with some new mechanics like rail grinding and off-road racing.

9:00AM, Ben- And we’re live with the Direct! Looks like we’re starting withMario Kart, which is no surprise.

8:18AM, Ben- We’re tuning in for the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2, which promises an hour-long look at the upcoming console starting soon at 9am ET. Surely we’re getting a release date and price, right? Finally? Watch along with the video below, and check-in for updates as I live-blog all the highlights and commentary.