Nintendo announced the new Switch 2, and fans were able to score a closer look at the hybrid gaming console with Nintendo Direct on April 2. However, the release date of the new gaming console wasn’t released until earlier this morning.

During today’s Direct presentation, Nintendo spent a lot of time talking about the Switch 2’s new built-in GameChat functionality that will give players a way to share their screens during group video calls. But the company also announced that it’s rolling out an update for the Switch family of systems’ companion smartphone app.

Nintendo said it will launch its Switch 2 gaming device on June 5, with the long-anticipated successor to its hit hybrid home-portable Switch retailing for $449.99.

The Switch 2 is here — well, almost. Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of its release on June 5th.

From Mario and Zelda, to more crucial info on the console, here's everything Nintendo missed out of its Direct presentation.

After months of waiting, Nintendo finally revealed all the juicy details about the Nintendo Switch 2, including the first batch of games.

It’s perhaps no surprise that Nintendo opened its Switch 2 Direct with Mario Kart World, a Switch 2-exclusive launch title that’s a sequel to the original Switch’s most popular game. But it was more of a surprise that the Direct’s second segment,

Wednesday was the official reveal of the Switch 2. Nintendo revealed that its next console will come out on June 5 and have a starting price of $450. In its hour-long Nintendo Direct, a lot of games were shown and I can safely say I'm excited.

The company said Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza would be part of the early game lineup, also sharing details on the console’s technical upgrades.