# Nintendo Switch 2: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs

> Nintendo announced the Switch 2 on April 2, 2025. Here's everything you need to know about this Switch to help you decide if you should upgrade.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/nintendo-switch-2-7564295?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=680001a233b428e8e107e295)
- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #nintendo #xbox #playstation #date #news #price #release
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