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You can't simply go to the My Nintendo Store and buy the Switch 2. To order the Switch 2, you need to log in with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Once you do that, you can choose either a Switch 2 standalone console or the Mario Kart World bundle and then hit the confirm button to "register your interest" in ordering a Switch 2.
Nintendo says only USB-C cameras are compatible with the new Switch 2, but many users have found evidence to the contrary.
Nintendo shared a fix for Switch 2 consoles that have an issue where the battery charge indicator and the actual charge don't match.
After a long wait filled with leaks, reveals, preorder stress, and hands-on events, the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch day has finally arrived around the world, including launch events at retailers like Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target.
Repair costs announced by Nintendo Japan indicate fixing your Switch 2 might cost twice as much as repairs for the original.
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Currently, the Nintendo Switch 2 starts at $449.99 for the base version. There is also a special bundle that includes the game Mario Kart World, which is available for $499.99. The prices are within reason and to be expected, as several enhanced features were added to the console compared to the original version.