With a Switch 2 reveal hopefully on the horizon, the question is how much will Nintendo ask for the base model at launch and what will their launch offerings be?

Analysts have previously predicted that the Switch 2 will be somewhat of an iterative upgrade, which would be unlike Nintendo's past strategies that famously involved a radical new approach such as the dual screen Nintendo DS, Wii with its motion controls as well as the dual screen Wii U to name just a few. But if we know Nintendo then we're sure there will be a curve ball somewhere in the mix!

While an initial price of $400 USD was also previously estimated, the recent surge in component prices as well as the general cost of living; could we perhaps be looking at at $450-500 USD handheld from Nintendo?

Also, what of the launch titles and offerings? How will Nintendo sell and promote the Switch 2? What games will be available at launch? Will we see a new Mario title ready for launch or perhaps Metroid Prime 4 with Switch 2 enhancements? These are all questions that we're eager to know the answer to.

To take a look back; the Switch released back in March of 2017 at a suggested MSRP $299.99 in the United States, £279.99 in the United Kingdom, and $469.95 in Australia with similar regional pricing across EU regions. It launched alongside the critically acclaimed TLOZ: BOTW as well as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe a month later with other heavy hitters such as Super Mario Odyssey coming later that same year. It was a hugely successful launch but was plagued with supply issues, scalpers following the huge demand. The success of the Switch helped bounce Nintendo back to fame after the poorly received Wii U.

Contest:

Here's where you, the community come in! We want to hear your predictions for the Switch 2 - more specifically we want your predictions for the following:

• Name - will it even be called the Switch 2? Nintendo are known for some pretty crazy naming schemes! Super Switch? Switcheroo? Switchy and Scratchy?
• Launch price (base model) - guess the MSRP of the Switch 2 for the base console, standalone, no games
• Release date - when will the Switch 2 launch in the USA?
• Launch titles (launch window) - what games will Nintendo launch the Switch 2 alongside? (Let's keep this to a 3 month window from the release date)
• Any other predictions - Go crazy and let us know what new features or gimmicks Nintendo will add to the Switch 2! Will there be full backwards compatibility? Will it include direct streaming to your TV without the need for docking? We want to hear your ideas!

Prizes:

For this Community Contest, whoever gets the most accurate predictions (name, launch price, date, titles and features) - closest to the actual official info will win the following awarded to their GBAtemp account:

Community Contest trophy

1 year ad-free patron access

500 XP bonus​

If several members make the same amount of accurate predictions then the earliest post will take precedence. Prizes will be awarded once Nintendo officially announces the Switch 2 and its pricing.

Leave your thoughts below and let us know what you think!

Good luck!

 

[WiiHomebrew+Snes]

Name Switch 2 Price $379 USD. Releases March 13th 2025.
GameCube will be coming to switch online as a switch 2 exclusive.

Hey, 1/3 ain’t bad!

 

[CoolMe]

• Name: this one is a bit of a gamble as it could be named anything really like you guys said, but i'll go with either "the Nintendo Switch 2" or "the New/Super Nintendo Switch".
• Launch Price: somewhere between $399 to $449 no more no less. If i had to guess a specific price i'll go with the former.
• Launch window/titles: somewhere in Q1/Q2 2025, March/April or even May/June release. As for titles, some Mario or LoZ game, be it a new release or some Switch port/version.
• Any other predictions : nothing much, pretty sure Nintendo won't try anything too out of the ordinary regarding gimmicks and hardware, and they certainly would want to keep it just like it is right now with the Switch. They could release two models one purely portable (like the Switch Lite) and one that could be both docked & portable. The portable version could be less $49 to $99 than the docked one. They know their market very well so that might actually happen. Oh, and i think it'll come with full BC with the current Switch, as for whether there'd be a physical Switch cartridge slot on the Switch 2? I say yes, same for digital versions where you link your account to download your purchased games. However, i can't tell you whether this "feature" will be free from the get-go or partially locked behind some subscription service. say like you can only play a certain amount of your Switch games and of you want more you have to pay, and of course the system keep logs of what you're playing etc.

Looks like i was right on the money with some this, lol

 

[Cranesbill]

Name: If we’re looking at previous Nintendo names, the new console is definitely gonna be something one worded, simple (Ex: Wii, Switch) and maybe something that tells the gimmick of the console (Ex: DS- Dual Screen. 3DS- 3D. Switch- Switch from home console to handheld) I don’t know what gimmick the new console is, it sounds likes it’s just an enhanced switch, so there is a chance they might go a safe route and call it “switch 2” or some suggestive ideas, “Nintendo Fusion” “Nintendo Dual” “Nintendo Unite” “Nintendo Beyond” “Nintendo Frontier”

Base Price: The switch is still gonna be in the market for a few more years, so it can’t be 300, nor 350 since the OLED (unless there’s a future discount) so definitely somewhere $375-450. Cheaper than the PS5 for competition sakes and not too expensive so the demographic audience can still afford eventually (Teens/young adults)

Release Date: Mid 2025 or fall (In time for holidays), if we're getting an announcement next year, if not then I hope somewhere around April, mid spring right until a summer boom sales

Launch Titles: I still strongly believe that Metroid Prime 4 is a cross gen title, and will be one of the Switch 2 launch Titles, but it won't be the only one since it ain't the most recognizable IP, so most likely some port of a Mario or Zelda game we hadn't seen. (Wind waker HD *Wink wink* and NSMB I guess) then an original game from them later the same year, most likely Mario will be first considering his 40th anniversary is next year, they'll surely pump a brand new 3D game to celebrate and to demonstrate the new console's features (Similar with Odyssey) or another collection out of laziness (Which has happened before) A brand new original title similar to 1-2 Switch is possible, maybe it could be free in the home menu like Space Raiders, Pokémon Legends Z-A is kinda likely as well as hopefully the rumored Mario Baseball

Other Predictions:
- 128-256 gb storage
- 7-10 hour battery life
- LCD Screen
- 4k resolution tv mode (It's starting to become common now) 30% of really happening tho
- Backwards compatibility (No shit)
- Ethernet Port
- Customizable Rumble Settings
- Improved dock where you can adjust the plug ins (Similar to that one patent)
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Prize please

(I’m not disqualified for editing later, right? We knew nothing about the switch 2 during September)

 

[shaunj66]

Name: Switch 2
Price: 449 $
Release Date: April 2025
Launch Titles: Mario Kart 9

Other predictions: LCD screen, 128GB UFS storage, day-one Switch 1 compatibility, same Nintendo Switch Shop, DLSS, dock with ethernet port.

I think this is the most accurate/closest prediction! Well done! @Gronbar

Name: If we’re looking at previous Nintendo names, the new console is definitely gonna be something one worded, simple (Ex: Wii, Switch) and maybe something that tells the gimmick of the console (Ex: DS- Dual Screen. 3DS- 3D. Switch- Switch from home console to handheld) I don’t know what gimmick the new console is, it sounds likes it’s just an enhanced switch, so there is a chance they might go a safe route and call it “switch 2” or some suggestive ideas, “Nintendo Fusion” “Nintendo Dual” “Nintendo Unite” “Nintendo Beyond” “Nintendo Frontier”

Base Price: The switch is still gonna be in the market for a few more years, so it can’t be 300, nor 350 since the OLED (unless there’s a future discount) so definitely somewhere $375-450. Cheaper than the PS5 for competition sakes and not too expensive so the demographic audience can still afford eventually (Teens/young adults)

Release Date: Mid 2025 or fall (In time for holidays), if we're getting an announcement next year, if not then I hope somewhere around April, mid spring right until a summer boom sales

Launch Titles: I still strongly believe that Metroid Prime 4 is a cross gen title, and will be one of the Switch 2 launch Titles, but it won't be the only one since it ain't the most recognizable IP, so most likely some port of a Mario or Zelda game we hadn't seen. (Wind waker HD *Wink wink* and NSMB I guess) then an original game from them later the same year, most likely Mario will be first considering his 40th anniversary is next year, they'll surely pump a brand new 3D game to celebrate and to demonstrate the new console's features (Similar with Odyssey) or another collection out of laziness (Which has happened before) A brand new original title similar to 1-2 Switch is possible, maybe it could be free in the home menu like Space Raiders, Pokémon Legends Z-A is kinda likely as well as hopefully the rumored Mario Baseball

Other Predictions:
- 128-256 gb storage
- 7-10 hour battery life
- LCD Screen
- 4k resolution tv mode (It's starting to become common now) 30% of really happening tho
- Backwards compatibility (No shit)
- Ethernet Port
- Customizable Rumble Settings
- Improved dock where you can adjust the plug ins (Similar to that one patent)
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Very good prediction yet again! @Cranesbill

• Name - Switch 2 / Super Nintendo Switch
• Launch price (base model) - $449
• Release date - 3/10/25
• Launch titles (launch window) - 3D Mario, Zelda ports or upgraded versions, Xenoblade X port or upgraded version, Metroid Prime 2 (and 3 perhaps) port or upgraded version
• Any other predictions - Dongle option for wireless "docking", magnetic Joycons, Backwards compat, Nvidia upscaling tech such as DLSS or similar.

This one is also very close! @lurkerer

Name: switch 2
- $449.99 US
- May 4th 2025
- Metroid 4, Mario Odyssey 2
- Hall effect joy con, Wi-Fi 6, LED-QLCD

Very accurate! @Zero2kXp

• Name - Nintendo Switch 2
• Launch price (base model) - $449 USD
• Release date - February 26th 2025
• Launch titles (launch window) - Mario Kart 10
• Any other predictions:
  • Compatible with everything that the current switch is compatible with.
  • The switch will be able to stream a second screen's video to the dock for dual screen play.
    • Some Nintendo DS games will be added to switch online with support for dual screen mode.
  • Vastly improved upscaling.
• Absolutely Wont Happen:
  • Mario Party: The Bottom 100
    • Bottom 100 worst Mario party minigames and worst maps from the series all in one game!
  • Mario & Sonic at the Paralympic Games

Another very close one! @KingBlank

As you were also so accurate I'll award you all with the prizes!

Well done everyone! If I missed a good post please let me know.

 

[Cranesbill]

I think this is the most accurate/closest prediction! Well done! @Gronbar


Very good prediction yet again! @Cranesbill


This one is also very close! @lurkerer


Very accurate! @Zero2kXp


Another very close one! @KingBlank

As you were also so accurate I'll award you all with the prizes!

Well done everyone! If I missed a good post please let me know.

AINT NO WAY WOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Deleted member 709839]

AINT NO WAY WOOOOOOOOOO

You got some psychic capabilities.
But I would have lowered your score for your battery estimation.

Seriously 7-10 hours ?! Such handheld would need a wheelbarrow edition.

 

[lurkerer]

I think this is the most accurate/closest prediction! Well done! @Gronbar


Very good prediction yet again! @Cranesbill


This one is also very close! @lurkerer


Very accurate! @Zero2kXp


Another very close one! @KingBlank

As you were also so accurate I'll award you all with the prizes!

Well done everyone! If I missed a good post please let me know.

Thank you!

 

[Zero2kXp]

wow, i didn't think ill get it this close lololol.
thank you

 

[wiitendo84]

• Name - Switch Duo
• Launch price (base model) -449.99
• Release date -March 2025
• Launch titles (launch window) -New super Mario Bros side scrolling style game, Just Dance 2025, BOTW/TOTK two pack game, New Donkey Kong game
• Any other predictions
• Backwards compatible, Going to have multiple styles of system at the onset so a lite and normal, No love from EA or Rockstar this generation, the system is going to have a overheating issue that causes screen burn...j/k

Holy crap I got the base price right and the new donkey Kong game.

 

[KingBlank]

This was a fun contest!
I'm a bit sad they did not bring back some form of dual screen play, and we have not seen much sign of DLSS in use yet despite hearing confirmation from devs that it supports it.
Overall I'm mainly excited for the new Mario Kart and Kirby Air Riders