The Next Generation of Nintendo Gaming Arrives with a New Console, Groundbreaking Online Features, and the Biggest Mario Kart Ever
The wait is over. The Nintendo Switch 2 system officially launches today, alongside Mario Kart World — the most expansive Mario Kart experience ever. With over 20 additional games dropping day one, your next era of gaming begins now.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is Nintendo’s first new console in eight years, delivering cutting-edge features, a redesigned online experience with GameChat, and a lineup of must-play titles for every type of player. Meanwhile, Mario Kart World races onto the scene with the most players, the biggest tracks, and the most ambitious gameplay in franchise history.
A New Era of Play Starts Now
The Nintendo Switch 2 is built to connect players like never before, offering powerful upgrades and fresh ways to interact:
- GameChat and CameraPlay: Built-in voice chat for up to 12 players, plus optional video chat with a compatible USB-C camera.
- Gorgeous Full HD Display: A stunning 7.9” 1080p screen.
- New Joy-Con 2 Controllers: With improved ergonomics and mouse-like surface controls.
- Beefed-Up Power: Enhanced CPU/GPU and 256GB of storage.
- 4K Dock & VRR Support: Stunning visuals on compatible displays, plus smoother gameplay.
- Accessibility & Expansion: Adjustable stand, USB-C ports, and enhanced audio.
Free updates will also enhance select Nintendo Switch games, adding support for GameChat, GameShare, visual improvements, and more. Just connect to the internet and perform a system update.
Celebrating Coast to Coast
Nintendo kicked things off last night with a first-of-its-kind bi-coastal launch at Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO and Nintendo NEW YORK. Fans lined up to be among the first to play Mario Kart World and other launch titles, explore immersive installations, and take part in midnight purchases that marked the official arrival of Switch 2.
Mario Kart World — Drive Anywhere
The iconic racing series has been supercharged. Mario Kart World introduces:
- Up to 24 racers on screen — the most in franchise history.
- Seamless open-world tracks that blend between courses and modes.
- Knockout Tour mode, where drivers are eliminated if they fall behind.
- Free Roam, allowing players to explore, complete missions, and race freely.
- Battle mode, local split-screen, wireless multiplayer, and online competition.
- Live video chat through GameChat and CameraPlay.
Mario Kart World is available today for $79.99 via retailers, Nintendo eShop, or Nintendo.com.
Launch Day Titles – Over 20 Games Ready to Play
From original IPs to major third-party hits, the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup is stacked. Highlights include:
- Split Fiction – A co-op story adventure across sci-fi and fantasy dimensions.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – Optimized for Switch 2 with gyro and mouse controls.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Street Fighter 6
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – Explore the new system through interactive demos and mini-games.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers with Switch 2 can also access GameCube – Nintendo Classics, launching with F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and SOULCALIBUR II, all in HD. A wireless GameCube-style controller will also be available exclusively to members.
And that’s just the beginning.
Where to Buy
- Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle: $499.99 USD
- Mario Kart World (standalone): $79.99 USD
Visit Nintendo.com for full details on system specs, game availability, and accessories.
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