Nintendo revealed details of the machine during an hour-long livestream and announced several new games, including Mario Kart World, a new entry in the popular Mario Kart series, which will release alongside the system. The new game will feature 24 racers and a free roam mode that allows players to explore the world beyond the racetracks.
Tokyo-listed Nintendo will release its new Switch 2 console on June 5, seeking to keep the No. 1 spot in video-game devices with a new version of the top-selling model it introduced in 2017.
The new product will start at US$450 ($604.35) in the US, the company said Wednesday, an increase from the US$300 the company charged for the original Switch.
