There's good reason to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 as soon as it launches, and the price might only be half the story

The original Switch came out in March of 2017 with a $299 price tag. Leaks and rumors suggest the Switch 2 could release in June of 2025. The price will likely fall somewhere between $399 and $499 USD.

As we noted on our Switch 2 live blog, price speculation has ranged from $399 up to $499... and the newest leak suggests that that premium price could be closer to the truth. Citing an anonymous source, X user @Shpeshal_Nick explained that he was told the new Nintendo console could set you back $449 or as much as $499 at launch.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price may have been leaked by retailers, such as Best Buy, though right now the leaked prices are scattered.

Leaks suggest the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 could cost up to $499. Is a bigger screen and Mario Kart bundle enough to justify the price?

Based on the rumours and what we’ve seen of the console thus far, we predict that the Switch 2 price will be something between £379.99 and £449.99. The higher price point will be a bundle with a game (maybe the new Mario Kart?).

The Nintendo Switch 2 release date may be a mystery until the upcoming Direct on April 2, but it looks like a fresh leak may have revealed new information about the console's price. The bad news is that the Nintendo Switch 2 will almost certainly cost more than the original Switch at launch.

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Based on current exchange rates, the Switch 2 could cost around £305 in the UK, and $379 in the US. As a comparison, the PS5 is currently priced at £389.99 for the Digital Editi