At today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo officially unveiled the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2025. The new console will be available at a starting price of $449.99. For fans looking for added value, a bundle featuring the Nintendo Switch 2 along with the new game Mario Kart World will be offered at $499.99.

For those who prefer to buy games separately, Mario Kart World will be available at a retail price of $79.99. This pricing strategy marks a significant jump from previous offerings, considering that the only $70 game released on the original Nintendo Switch was The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Interestingly, the newly announced Donkey Kong Bananza is also priced at $70.

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