When Nintendo rolled out the trailer for the Switch 2 earlier this year, fans got a sneak peek of the console’s design and some exciting features of the upgraded Joy-Cons, alongside a teaser for a new Mario Kart. However, the trailer left out crucial details, such as the console’s price and official launch date, leaving fans eagerly guessing those specifics.
Anticipation is building for the Special Nintendo Direct event on April 2, where it is expected that these pivotal details—price and release date—will finally be unveiled. Until then, enthusiasts have taken to the internet with their speculations on the Switch 2’s cost and availability, hoping to pinpoint when they can add this new console to their collections.
Some intriguing theories have emerged, like one from a now-deleted Reddit post suggesting the Switch 2 might hit the shelves on May 22. This theory pulls from the recurring ‘2’ theme in Nintendo’s marketing effort and hints sprinkled throughout the device’s reveal. Observers have noted that Nintendo has increasingly shifted towards releasing products on Thursdays rather than Fridays, with May 22 coincidentally being a Thursday. Additionally, this date is exactly 50 days after the scheduled April 2 Nintendo Direct, aligning with the timing for the original Switch’s rollout.
Despite this speculation, Nintendo is discreetly hosting exclusive preview events worldwide for the Switch 2, with at least one planned after May 22. Skeptics might think this rules out the proposed release date, but some insiders draw parallels to similar scenarios from the original Switch’s launch. Still, it’s important for fans to treat this as just a theory since Nintendo has yet to officially reveal the Switch 2’s launch date. Insightful sources have suggested a May or June release, but nothing has been set in stone.
Come April 2, Nintendo will likely lift the veil on both the price and launch date of the Switch 2 during its Direct presentation. Pricing guesses from insiders suggest a range of $350 to $500, but until Nintendo confirms it, all guesses remain in play.
