Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo has officially announced the release time line for its Switch 2. The console will officially be launched June 5, 2025. The company has also confirmed the price of the unit. It will be priced at $ 449, which is approximately translated to 38,000 Rs. However, the company has not revealed any details about whether the unit will be released in India or not. But we have some tea to spill, read together.
According to the industry’s inside Rishi Alwanis Newsletter 0451 games, Nintendo representatives visited India Gaming Show 2024 in February. They have allegedly met several suppliers to discuss the possibility of an official launch. While these discussions are underway, Nintendo has not yet confirmed any official plans for the Indian market.
Although an official launch is still uncertain, the device will certainly be available in the gray market. Which we have previously seen with the original switch. Traders are already preparing to stock the device, with some customers offering deposits to secure launch day units. “As the Switch launch, I don’t know if I want enough stock after day one,” a trader told 0451 games.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing India
According to industry experts, the gray market prices for Switch 2 may be up to 45% higher than the US price. This means that early buyers may have to pay around Rs 55,000 ($ 650) at the launch, with prices later to settle on Rs 45,000 ($ 530). If Nintendo officially launches the console in India, the price may be 20-25% higher than the US price, making it around Rs 45,000-RS 48,000.
Nintendo Switch 2: Expected Specification
This time, with Nintendo Switch 2, we can see more upgrades at the hardware level. This may include a 7.9-inch LCD screen that offers a 4K output of 120 FPS. We can even see new Joy-Con controllers with mouse control and a C-button for GameChat. Nintendo Switch 2 may also contain upgraded red game cartridges and 256 GB of internal storage (expandable via MicroSD Express). It can also get spatial 3D sound support.