It’s a big day for Nintendo fans. The gaming giant’s new console, the $450 Switch 2, arrives on store shelves globally after being announced in April — marking Nintendo’s first major console launch since the original Switch arrived roughly eight years ago.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was release June 5 and carries heavy expectations. Some are on the fence about the cost and speed in which to purchase. Los Angeles Times reporter Todd Martens has four important questions you might be asking yourself and helps you make a decision on if it’s worth the purchase.

F ollowing a delayed preorder period caused by President Trump's tariffs, Nintendo launched its Switch 2 videogame console on June 5, 2025. This is the gaming giant's first brand-