The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially revealed earlier this month, with its release date and price still undisclosed. Recent leaks have provided insights into both aspects for the upcoming handheld/home console hybrid.
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Nintendo Switch 2 release date and pricing details
According to Finnish video game retailer Konsolinet, the latest leak points to a launch date of May 9, 2025. This date appears logical as it falls on a Friday, a traditional release day for new video games, and will follow hands-on experiences with the console scheduled for April.
On the pricing front, Italian retailer Gamesandmovies.it has set a pre-order price for the Nintendo Switch 2 at €364.99, which converts to approximately $380. This suggests that the console might be priced around $399 in the U.S. This pricing news contrasts with earlier speculative estimates, which placed the console’s price between $449 and $499, with rumors of a $500 version potentially bundled with Mario Kart 9.
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Investor outlook on Nintendo stock
Investor confidence in Nintendo’s stock, NTDOY, is rising ahead of the Switch 2 release. Nintendo shares increased by 3.42% on the day of reporting and have risen 14.87% year-to-date.
As for Wall Street analysis, only one analyst has covered Nintendo in the past three months. Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal has issued a Buy rating for Nintendo stock with a price target of $17.20, indicating a potential upside of 2.32% for NTDOY shares.
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