Not until summer 2025: New Switch 2 leaks suggest delayed launch and price under $500
Recent rumors on the Chinese social media platform Weibo suggested that Nintendo's Switch (available on Amazon for $295) successor might be announced in January, with shipments starting as early as March. However, new leaks from the Spanish YouTube channel Nintendúo now hint at a delayed release.
A recent video, available with English subtitles, claims that Nintendo is aiming to release the Switch successor in summer 2025, specifically between June and early July. According to Nintendúo, this timeline has been confirmed by at least six sources from different development studios currently working on games for the rumored console. This aligns with the long-standing speculation that Nintendo plans to officially announce the new system by the end of the current financial year - no later than March 2025.
If the Switch 2’s release is truly pushed back to summer 2025, it’s likely due to production challenges preventing an earlier launch. Reports suggest Nintendo aims to manufacture approximately 10 million units within the first financial year, making it plausible that meeting this target requires more time.
Speculation about the price
While Nintendúo lacks specific information about the price of Nintendo's upcoming console, offering only a rough estimate of 420 to 530 US Dollar, Nintendo insider Samus Hunter on X shares more detailed insights:
The leaker suggests a price range of $399 to $449, varying by region and taxes. The Switch 2 is rumored to offer significantly improved performance and a major upgrade to its Joy-Con controllers. At this price, it could present an appealing alternative to the more expensive consoles from Sony and Microsoft.
Source(s)
YouTube / Nintendúo, X (formerly Twitter / Samus Hunter)
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