Nintendo Switch 2 comes on June 5: The revolution in gaming!

Nintendo Switch 2 comes on June 5: The revolution in gaming!

The tension in the gaming community grows, because Nintendo has announced the market launch of the highly expected console, the Nintendo Switch 2, for June 5, 2025. With an expected price of around 480 euros, the Switch 2 will replace the successful switch, which has been sold over 150 million times and is considered the third most successful console in history, behind the Sony PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS. This announcement reached the public during a "Nintendo Direct" advertising stream that presented the company's latest developments and products.

The Nintendo Switch remains the most important product of the company that has produced numerous exclusive series of games such as "Pokémon", "Animal Crossing" and "Super Mario". Over 50 games have already been announced for Switch 2, including some popular titles such as "Mario Kart World", "Elden Ring" and "Donkey Kong". These new games and revised versions of older titles will offer players interesting content, with owners of Switch 1 the opportunity to acquire an expansion pack for the new versions.

Latest functions and online integration

The Switch 2 is equipped with new online functions, including a "gamechat" via a new C button that enables audio compounds between players. The players can also share the screen with their group. A separate video chat function is provided by an additional camera available. In order to be able to use the various online features, a separate subscription is required.

The announced possibilities for using "Gameshare" enable division with other owners of Switch 2 or the Switch. These innovative functions reflect the trend in the gaming area, which is characterized by increasing demand for strong online functions and subscription services. The importance of online gaming and new subscription models is underlined by the global market data. According to an estimate, the global game console market size 2024 achieved a value of $ 55.8 billion and is expected to grow between 2025 and 2034 with over 5% CAGR.

market analysis and competition

The growing popularity of consoles with expanded online functions, especially in the context of high-speed internet and cloud gaming, drives this market. While the Nintendo Switch is still strong in 2023 with over 139 million units sold, the competition from Sony and Microsoft, which work on their own successor models, could become more intensive. Sony also plans the introduction of PlayStation 5 Pro in November 2024, while Microsoft wants to expand its Xbox Game Pass through cooperation.

Currently 65% of the US population and 54% of the population have consoles, which supports growth potential for new consoles such as the Nintendo Switch 2. The strong demand for modern graphics and processing power remains unbroken, so that numerous manufacturers in the console area, including Valve and Asus, concentrate on these trends.

The Nintendo Switch 2 not only promises innovative technologies, but also a wealth of new gaming experiences. However, many questions remain unanswered until the publication, in particular with regard to the reactions of Sony and Microsoft and their strategy in the competition for the favor of players.

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