During today's Nintendo Direct, the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 was officially announced, set to launch on June 5, 2025. The base model of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced at $449.99. For those interested in a package deal, a bundle including Mario Kart World is available for $499.99.

If you're looking to buy Mario Kart World as a standalone game, it comes with a hefty price tag of $79.99. This is notably higher than most games on the original Switch, with the exception of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which was priced at $70. Interestingly, the newly announced Donkey Kong Bananza also carries a $70 price point.

For a comprehensive overview of all the announcements made during the Nintendo Direct, you can find more details here.

What do you think about the $449.99 price for the Nintendo Switch 2? Is it too expensive, cheaper than expected, about right, or do you have another opinion? Let us know in the comments!