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Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Nintendo announced during its Switch 2 Direct that the new console will launch on June 5.

The Switch 2 is coming a bit over eight years since the debut of the first Switch, which became a massive success for Nintendo. It helped turn the company’s fortunes after the poor performance of the Wii U.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.