Rumor: Potential Switch 2 Price and Launch Game Lineup Details Leak Online

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Summary

  • Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly cost €400 in Europe.
  • The upcoming console is rumored to launch with at least 25 games, which might be slightly more expensive than Switch titles, most of which retail for $60 / €60.
  • A Super Mario Galaxy 2 sequel is rumored to be part of the Switch 2 launch game lineup.

A recent rumor hints that the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 could be around €400 when it launches in Europe. Moreover, the same source has supposedly divulged some information on the lineup of games planned for the launch of Nintendo’s upcoming console.

Since the end of 2024, rumors about The Switch 2 have been widespread. This constant stream of unauthorized information might be due to the device allegedly beginning mass production around late September or early October 2024. Most of the leaks that followed have predominantly concerned the console’s hardware specifications.

As a dedicated Nintendo fan, I’ve been keeping my ears open for any juicy tidbits about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. A buzzing rumor floating around has to do with its potential price and launch game selection. Over at the bustling Nintendo Switch 2 Discord server, a user named DoNotDisturb has dropped an intriguing piece of information – they claim that the console might retail at €399 in Europe, based on a tip from an anonymous source at French retailer Micromania. Although this price point falls on the lower end of the Switch 2’s projected range according to other recent reports, it aligns well with them.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Lineup May Include At Least 25 Games

According to the same report, Micromania allegedly received a lineup of potential Switch 2 launch games, said to number around 25, priced between €69 and €79. Unlike most big publishers, Nintendo has yet to increase the cost of its new AAA games above $60/$60, with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom being the only exception so far. Given this, it appears questionable that each and every Switch 2 launch game would retail for €69 or more. To put it into perspective, a €79 price point would align with the cost of new AAA PS5 games in Europe. Game Rant’s analysis of Micromania’s current prices indicates that this French retailer generally does not inflate (the majority of) its Switch game prices compared to other stores, suggesting they may continue this practice with Switch 2 titles.

As a gamer, even if I take DoNotDisturb’s info at face value, it’s still hazy whether Micromania’s alleged list of Switch 2 launch titles is exhaustive. The same source further asserted that Nintendo Switch Online prices might surge with the advent of the upcoming console. However, Nintendo has only verified that the Switch 2 will be compatible with NSO, but they’ve kept mum about any potential price hikes.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is Supposedly Getting a Sequel on the Switch 2

As a dedicated fan, I’ve picked up some intriguing tidbits about upcoming games and devices from a trusted source, who hinted at potential plans for Super Mario Galaxy 3 as a launch title for the rumored Switch 2. If this turns out to be true, it would undoubtedly excite many of us in the gaming community. Moreover, given that Nintendo has confirmed they will announce the Switch 2 by March 31, it feels quite plausible that pre-orders for this highly anticipated device could open “really soon.” This is an exciting time to be a fan!

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2025-01-12 22:13