The Nintendo Switch 2 system arrives on June 5 for a suggested retail price of $449.99 in the United States.
The system comes with reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now be used as a mouse in compatible games and snap to the system with magnetic connectors, a bigger, 1080p screen, and backwards compatibility.
Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the following:
– Nintendo Switch 2 console
– Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
– Joy-Con 2 Grip
– Joy-Con 2 Straps
– Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
– Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
– Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
– USB-C Charging Cable
Nintendo Switch 2’s GameChat Enables New Ways to Play Socially
With the new online feature, GameChat, players can play games and chat as if everyone is in the same room, even if they are miles apart.
Once GameChat is up, players can start a chat with friends anytime by pressing the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller. The system’s built-in mic can be used to voice chat while playing games with up to 12 people in different locations.
Up to four friends can share their screen, and if they connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), they can also video chat, seeing each other’s faces as they cheer, shout, or laugh while playing. Additional friends can join the chat via audio only.
Until the end of March 2026, GameChat can be used without the need to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterward, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.
When initiating a GameChat session, the user invites people from their friend list. Safety features are in place to help players have a safe and secure chat experience, such as the ability to report a person while in a chat session.
In addition, Nintendo recognizes the important role parents and guardians play in their children’s online experiences, so children under the age of sixteen will need their parent or guardian to approve their use of GameChat with an updated version of the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App.
