A recent video has emerged, showcasing what appears to be a Nintendo Switch 2 console equipped with quality control software. Scheduled for release on June 5, the highly anticipated Switch 2 will have its U.S. pre-sale orders begin on April 24. The console is priced at $449.99, while the Mario Kart World Bundle will retail for $499.99.
Additional confirmed titles include the new Donkey Kong Bonanza. Reports suggest that a Nintendo Switch 2 console may have been illegally smuggled out of a manufacturing facility in China. Fans of Nintendo have been waiting eight long years since the launch of the original Switch, and the excitement for the next iteration is palpable.
The alleged theft of a console directly from the production line highlights just how eager some individuals are to get their hands on the new device. While the console itself won’t be available in stores until June, the pre-sale orders are set to create buzz starting on April 24. Initially, Nintendo planned to launch pre-sales on April 9, but adjustments due to tariffs imposed during the Trump administration led to a delay for thorough evaluation of their effects on the new console’s pricing.
The video, shared on the Chinese platform BiliBili, includes segments of the console running various quality control functions, suggesting its authenticity. Features such as battery charging and system rebooting appear in the footage, along with an individual testing the connection of the Joy-Con controllers. Among the new Joy-Con features showcased is a magnetic attachment for secure connection, alongside an enigmatic C button meant for GameChat.
The retail pricing for the Switch 2 is confirmed at $449.99, with the Mario Kart World Bundle pricing effectively offering a discount. While Mario Kart World is a notable entry among confirmed titles, the video does not display any actual gameplay, leaving some questions about its legitimacy and adding to the excitement and envy among Nintendo fans.