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[IDKFA]

Wednesday 02 April is the day of the Switch 2 direct. In a matter of days we should know everything about the console, the price and what games to expect in the launch window.

Let's get some final predictions in before the direct in a few days. Whoever gets the most predictions right wins..............

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I'll get the ball rolling.

Launch price will be £379.99 - The Switch OLED launched in the UK for £309.99 and I'm expecting the Switch 2 to be more expensive. I'm prepared for £400, but I'm locking in £379.99 for my guess.

Game prices will be more expensive. Current RRP on first party Switch games are £49.99. I think this will go up to £59.99.

"C" button will be a cast button so you can use the screen on the Switch and the TV for certain games, kinda like the Wii U.

The mouse function of the new controllers will be a big part of the direct. Nintendo will show off a new version of Mario Paint that uses the mouse, plus we'll see some third party games that make use of this feature (Age of Empires, The Sims etc)

Screen is not an OLED but an LCD screen.

First party launch games:

Mario Kart 9 - This is going to be the big launch title. MK8D is already the perfect MK game, so how do Nintendo top that? My guess is to go hard with the single player. Remember when Diddy Kong racing had a single player story mode? I think we could see the same for MK9.

New IP - No idea what it could be, but Arms was the new IP to launch with the Switch and I think they'll have something similar here with the Switch 2.

New party game like 1-2 Switch or a family Switch port title.

That's it. I think Metroid Prime 4 will be OG Switch only.

Third party:

Too many to choose from, but I'll pick 3 that I think are a cert for launch day.

Halo: MCC
Dragonball Sparkling Zero
Elden Ring

There will be more, but those 3 alone would make this a great launch line up. Not the best

 

[Azelover]

I think it's gonna cost $500 or so... maybe $450..

 

[HRK69]

My prediction: no upgrade path for digitally owned games

It's Nintendo after all

I hope I'm wrong, though. If it's only $10/$15, I'd upgrade all my first-party games in a heartbeat. As long as the upgrade truly takes advantage of the new hardware, of course

 

[Hudo]

I just want a new 3D Mario, man...

 

[ADiTAR]

If the Dock has indeed some chip in it I'd say it'll be $449, if not $399.

I think from Nintendo launch year 2025 will have:

• MKX
• Super Mario Park (open world)
• Metroid Prime 4 Enhanced
• TotK Deluxe+DLC
• Arms 2
• Splatoon 4
• F-Zero HX

 

[IDKFA]

I just want a new 3D Mario, man...

I think we'll 100% see this on Wednesday. it's been almost 8 years since the last game, so it must be ready by now. No idea if it'll be a launch title, or if Nintendo will hold back for the end of the year.

People seem to think it'll be open world as well. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I wasn't really a fan of Bowser's Fury and prefer a more traditional game, but I'm happy for Nintendo to prove me wrong.

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

Only N64 was great from the Nintendo console history.

Switch 2 would probably be like the Switch so mid where only the Zelda games are decent. Although I hope that isn’t the case and they’ll release awesome Zelda games on the style of Majoras Mask and Ocarina of Time again.

 

[Hudo]

I think we'll 100% see this on Wednesday. it's been almost 8 years since the last game, so it must be ready by now. No idea if it'll be a launch title, or if Nintendo will hold back for the end of the year.

People seem to think it'll be open world as well. I'm not sure how I feel about this. I wasn't really a fan of Bowser's Fury and prefer a more traditional game, but I'm happy for Nintendo to prove me wrong.

I hope you're right, man. I mean, it would be at least interesting in how they'd pull off a more realized version of Bowser's Fury and stretch it over a whole game. But on the other hand, I do think that bespoke levels that are designed with their "Kishotenketsu-Philosophy" is something they should not abandon.

 

[ADiTAR]

I hope you're right, man. I mean, it would be at least interesting in how they'd pull off a more realized version of Bowser's Fury and stretch it over a whole game. But on the other hand, I do think that bespoke levels that are designed with their "Kishotenketsu-Philosophy" is something they should not abandon.

much like BF they'll prob have some places you go into specific levels. I loved BF, I thought it was a GOTY.

 

[IDKFA]

Only N64 was great from the Nintendo console history.

Switch 2 would probably be like the Switch so mid where only the Zelda games are decent.

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

So, i posted a thread earlier in the year, that had my predictions. As much as i was laughed at, i am thinking some of those things were spot on, while others were not.

With the recent rumor that the “C” Button connects Switch 1 as a “Wii U type” controller to Switch 2…

- Splatoon 1 will return with an added mode, maybe Battle Royale. Splatoon 1 w/ Gamepad was best Splatoon.
- 3DS and left over Wii U ports will be this gen’s “filler” content. I expect 2-4 brand new titles annually on average.
- The reason you haven’t seen Kirby Robobot, or Fire Emblem, and Wind Waker (Wii U) is they are actually ports that utilize both Switch and Switch 2 screens.

- A Mario 2d HD2D Collection comes this holiday for 40th anniversary and 3d Mario is a March 2026 release, near the movie!
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Deluxe are a real thing for Switch 2 this year.
- BOTW Deluxe edition exist and is $60, with some additional content as well.

-NintendoLand returns!

- MS will start slower than we think on Switch 2, but will have some bangers ready to go. Halo, Doom, or Elder Scrolls will be a launch title. A Banjo remake DOES EXIST!

- Sony will put bigger 1st party titles on Switch 2. Maybe things like Rachet and Clank, Knack, Jak and Daxter, possibly Motorstorm, Twisted Metal etc. Hopefully Uncharted collection, Spider-Man and Horizon. You will see one of these titles for holiday 2025!

- Something will happen with Goldeneye as well. The two version on Xbox/NSO are so different, if you merged them, you would have a great game. Expect that to be rectified. Maybe the XBLA cancelled remake, releases?

-The 3rd party ports are more older games than many people think. Splinter Cell Blacklist from Wii U will be one of them.

FINALLY, it will not be all good news. There is something they haven’t announced yet that will upset fans. Not sure what. But i believe the “sharing DRM Feature” announced in this weeks Switch 1 Direct was to not have too much bad news at once.

HOPES / DREAMS: New Tecmo Bowl, NBA Jam, MK original trilogy Remake, Chrono Trigger Remake, Phantasy Star IV Remake by Atlus, PS4GRemake, Bomberman collection, new or remake of 1080 snowboarding or Wave race! College Football and NHL on Switch 2!!! Super Mega Baseball team (owned by EA makes a Mario Baseball or a new Ken Griffey JR Baseball w/ Ohtani and Super Mega characters on all systems). Nintendo’s first cross platform release.

 

[IDKFA]

- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Deluxe are a real thing for Switch 2 this year.

That's a bold prediction, but I can't see it. Scarlet and Violet needed an extra year of development. There is a good game there, and sometimes it looks great (Close up of character models are probably some of the best I've seen on the Switch), but there are far too many bugs and the open world is pretty barren. A Deluxe edition could fix all that, but I can't help but feel this would be another slap in the face to fans of the series because the game should have been great on release.

"That £50 you spent on Scarlet and Violet? Look, we're sorry it was a fuck up, but pay us another £60 and you can have a version without bugs and glitches etc"

I can't see that happening. Not to mention GF have their hands full with the next Legends game and Gen 10 in 2026.

- Sony will put bigger 1st party titles on Switch 2. Maybe things like Rachet and Clank, Knack, Jak and Daxter, possibly Motorstorm, Twisted Metal etc. Hopefully Uncharted collection, Spider-Man and Horizon. You will see one of these titles for holiday 2025!

Can't see this happening. Why would Sony start porting their big games to the Switch 2? PS5 is selling well. They have no reason to do so.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

I am pessimistic about the launch line up. Love to be wrong tho.

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

This poll sucks. Should be year 1 sales predictions.

 

[ADiTAR]

I also think we should be seeing some game from Sakurai.

 

[amigastar]

Metroid Prime 4 and a new 3D Mario game would be enough for me as launch games.

 

[Dr. Suchong]

My prediction is that'll I'll be pre-ordering the living fuck out of one once you are able to do so.
I'm quietly confident that I'll be proven right.

 

[IDKFA]

My prediction is that'll I'll be pre-ordering the living fuck out of one once you are able to do so.
I'm quietly confident that I'll be proven right.

Pre orders will probably go live on the day.

Make sure you're ready.

 

[Woopah]

I don't expect any launch game to be as praised as BOTW.

But the overall launch day line up for Switch was very poor so I expect the Switch 2 one to be wayyyyyy better.

 

[bender]

The launch will save gaming from the death spiral it is currently in.

 

[cireza]

I am expecting a couple day-one big Nintendo games, a couple enhancements/upgrades of current Switch Nintendo games, and otherwise third party ports. This should be enough to push sales quite a bit.

 

[Robb]

- Price will be in the $400-450 range
- Release date is in June
- 256GB of storage
- LCD screen
- There’s a fan/cooling in the dock
- The JoyCons will be able to attach and function no matter the orientation of the system
- The Switch 2 OS will have a lot more personality than Switch (1)
- Hal-effect joysticks
- The ”C” on the C-button is not related to its function
- There’ll be more uses for the mouse-laser functionality than just ”Mouse mode”/using a cursor

- Mario Kart 9 will be available at launch
- A Mario Kart 9 bundle will be available at launch
- Metroid Prime 4 Switch 2 Edition is real and uses the new mouse functionality heavily
- BotW Switch 2 Edition will be announced
- Pokemon Legends Z-A will get a Switch 2 Edition
- New IP/mini game collection with focus on the mouse functionality announced
- New 3D Mario announced
- New 3D Donkey Kong game announced
- Luigi’s Mansion 4 announced
- New IP/ next game from Monolith Soft announced
- Announcement of a Kid Icarus Uprising Remake/Remaster with heavy use of the mouse controls

I’ll stay away from third party predictions outside of this:
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will get a Switch 2 Edition

Most big 3rd party games that aren’t already on Switch(1) will get ported.

I suck at predictions, but hopefully something sticks.

 

[Liopleurodon]

If they go as far as announcing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake with gameplay trailer they win.

That alone will surpass even, now legendary, 2015 Final Fantasy VII Remake reveal.

 

[Deerock71]

Team yes no doubt!

 

[IDKFA]

- Price will be in the $400-450 range
- Release date is in June
- 256GB of storage
- LCD screen
- There’s a fan/cooling in the dock
- The JoyCons will be able to attach and function no matter the orientation of the system
- The Switch 2 OS will have a lot more personality than Switch (1)
- Hal-effect joysticks
- The ”C” on the C-button is not related to its function
- There’ll be more uses for the mouse-laser functionality than just ”Mouse mode”/using a cursor

- Mario Kart 9 will be available at launch
- A Mario Kart 9 bundle will be available at launch
- Metroid Prime 4 Switch 2 Edition is real and uses the new mouse functionality heavily
- BotW Switch 2 Edition will be announced
- Pokemon Legends Z-A will get a Switch 2 Edition
- New IP/mini game collection with focus on the mouse functionality announced
- New 3D Mario announced
- New 3D Donkey Kong game announced
- Luigi’s Mansion 4 announced
- New IP/ next game from Monolith Soft announced
- Announcement of a Kid Icarus Uprising Remake/Remaster with heavy use of the mouse controls

I’ll stay away from third party predictions outside of this:
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will get a Switch 2 Edition

Most big 3rd party games that aren’t already on Switch(1) will get ported.

I suck at predictions, but hopefully something sticks.

I'd bust a nut if Monolith announce their next game on Wednesday.

I don't see Pokemon Z-A getting a Switch 2 edition. GF are incompetent at the moment. Z-A will be their last Switch game before they then move all staff to Gen 10 for a release late next year. Gen 10 will be the first Pokemon game on Switch 2.

 

[IAmRei]

I'm just waiting for new good games, small upgrade is fine for me.

The last direct was made me hyped, i hope there are also some upgrade for the games, better frame rate maybe for BC.

i'm also more sort of waiting what else Monolith will cook, xenoblade x definitive is blowing my mind right now... Can't imagine if they use new hardware

 

[Danjin44]

I would LOVE to see new game from Monolith Soft for Switch 2 but I doubt it gonna be launch game.

 

[InterMusketeer]

Game development is taking longer and longer, and I doubt it's any different for Nintendo. I expect MK9 and MP4 Switch 2 Edition to be launch titles, along with some smaller/third party games. Nintendo learned that you only need a good game or two to sell a new system to hardcore fans.

Later down the line I'd expect Animal Crossing releasing for the holidays. Before that a 3D Mario game, Kirby, some ports/remasters (Windwaker HD) adding up to about one release every month or two.

As for the hardware, it will all be pretty basic. They will want to sell OLED versions and other upgrades down the line I'd imagine.

 

[IDKFA]

If they go as far as announcing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake with gameplay trailer they win.

Long shot, but it might happen.

The next mainline Zelda game is probably a few years away, but I think that'll get teased next year for the 40th anniversary.

I think Nintendo will have a game in store for Zelda's 40th, and what better game than a full remake of OTT to release in 2026!

 

[GrandlyBodacious]

$399.99.

Mario Kart 9
Metroid Prime 4
New Donkey Kong
New Party Game
New 3D Mario

That's what I'm thinking.

 

[apple_of_enlightenment]

OLED display on launch.

$399.

3D Mario in style of the Mario movie.

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

The easiest way for them to move units would be to give free Switch 2 upgrades for their big first party Switch titles at launch.

 

[The Lunch Legend]

$399.99 and some new launch games.
And some retread launch games.

 

[bender]

The fly swatter mini-game in the Mario Paint 2 pack-in is going to be lit.

 

[Robb]

I'd bust a nut if Monolith announce their next game on Wednesday.

I don't see Pokemon Z-A getting a Switch 2 edition. GF are incompetent at the moment. Z-A will be their last Switch game before they then move all staff to Gen 10 for a release late next year. Gen 10 will be the first Pokemon game on Switch 2.

We’ll see. I’m just going straight of off the Pokemon Terra-leak, in which they found folders for both Gen 10 and Legends Z-A related to Ounce (Switch 2’s code name).

 

[cormack12]

C button will either be alternate 'click' when the joycon is in mouse mode or 'Compatibility' mode for Switch 1 games.

Upscaling and Switch 1 boost mode will be poor.

Price £429.99
Games £64.99

MK9 will be cross gen with specific Switch 2 patch/edition.

LCD display
No hall effect sticks

New animal crossing tease
Monster Hunter Wilds

 

[Luipadre]

All i need is mk9 finally and a 3D mario ofc, but thats gonna be a holiday title. I really hope the online is atleast decent this time and they are popping off with mk9.

 

[Gamerfan81]

The price will be $400.

New 3d Mario and Mario Kart will be presented, maybe even a glimpse of the next 3d Zelda.

3rd party games will be RDR2, RE2 and RE4 Remake, Elden Ring, etc.

 

[IDKFA]

We’ll see. I’m just going straight of off the Pokemon Terra-leak, in which they found folders for both Gen 10 and Legends Z-A related to Ounce (Switch 2’s code name).

Interesting.

Maybe they'll just release the physical version as a Switch game, but you'll then have the option to upgrade to the Switch 2 version. If you buy the game digitally on the Switch 2, you automatically get the Switch 2 versions. Something like that makes sense.

Also, Pokemon Terra-leak? I need to look this up!

 

[IDKFA]

Price £429.99
Games £64.99

Those prices will be a hard sell for families with young children, who form a core part of Nintendo's customers.

 

[DKPOWPOW]

Switch 2 w/ 256GB storage is $399, Mario Kart 9 Bundle w/ 512 GB storage is $499.

Games are $70 generally, with a few set at $50 or $60. There will be upgrade patches for some Switch games, however other past games that are getting new content added will charge a $20-$30 upgrade fee that is like a Season Pass. Relaunched as Switch 2 Edition games.

Mario Kart 9 & Metroid Prime 4 are launch games.

New 3D Mario game shown. Has some similarities with the movies.

Smash Bros. Ultimate Remix shown, new modes and characters, upgraded visuals, 8 player online play.

Breath of the Wild Remastered

Bayonetta Trilogy Remastered

Star Fox Reborn (reimagining of Zero)

Fire Emblem Remake 2026

Smash Bros. Warriors for spring 2026

Maybe 1 other game shown. All planned for the first year of Switch.

Final game shown is Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake due winter 2026.

 

[Markio128]

If I was 20-30 years younger I’d probably be pretty excited about the Switch 2 and its potential line up. As it is, I barely care.

 

[VGA-Games]

1. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in June 2025

2. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and a new Mario Kart will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2

3. A new 3D Mario for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released around Christmas 2025

4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Definitive Edition will be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2

5. There will be another unannounced 1st Party Nintendo launch title like 1-2 Switch (Mario Paint) which highlights the Mouse Function of the new Joy-Con Controller for the Nintendo Switch 2

6. The Nintendo Switch will be available for $399,99 Dollar's

7. The "C-Button" stands for "Cast" and will Stream the Nintendo Switch 2 Screen directly to all compatible Chromecast TV's

8. There will be another Nintendo Direct shortly before or after the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025

9. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be fully playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 with the Mouse Function of the new Joy-Con Controller

10. There will be a new Virtual Console (GameCube) added to Nintendo Switch Online which will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2

 

[ObservantApe]

 

[deriks]

Won't have the best launch line up ever, since the Dreamcast will never be beaten

But maybe will have the best first year window ever. Maybe

 

[blacktout]

C button will either be alternate 'click' when the joycon is in mouse mode or 'Compatibility' mode for Switch 1 games.

We've already seen the optical sensors on both joy-cons and Nintendo pretty overtly teased that both would work for mouse mode, so having a "click" button on only the right joy-con makes no sense.

Likewise, compatibility mode is something the system could easily automatically detect and toggle to when you boot Switch 1 software. There's no reason for a button for it. In fact, such a button would only invite users to try to trigger compatibility mode at inappropriate times, which seems like exactly the kind of thing that Nintendo hates, since they're singularly obsessed with carefully curating the experience users have with their hardware.

 

[JMZ555]

My out there prediction is Baldurs gate 3, perfect for the new mouse control feature.

 

[IDKFA]

My out there prediction is Baldurs gate 3, perfect for the new mouse control feature.

That would be a killer launch title for the Switch 2. Might even be something we see on April 2.

BG3, Elden Ring, Halo MCC, DragonBall SZ, Street Fighter 6........all of those on launch day would be massive. I know they're all older games, but if you main on a Nintendo console it could be your first time with them.

I'm also thinking of some "impossible" ports that might find their way onto the Switch 2 in the launch year. The Switch one had games that people thought were impossible on the hardware, like Witcher 3, Kingdom Come and Doom Eternal. Could the Switch 2 get something like Space Marine 2 or Kingdom Come 2?

 

[FStubbs]

The Switch launched with - at the time - one of the best games ever in Breath of the Wild. The odds are against them having another launch game like that.

 

[SardineBreath]

The price will be $450 USD.

It will have a LCD screen (really disappointed by this tbh, wish it was an OLED).

Oblivion Remake will be a launch title.

People will buy it.