Today’s an exciting day for gamers, but for those dedicated Nintendo superfans, the fun started last night.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 officially came out Thursday, June 5 after selling out its pre-order stock across several retailers in April and prompting special late-night hours at GameStop and Best Buy for the official drop.
Fans across the country lined up outside the stores last night to pick up the new game system right at midnight. Others rushed to purchase the game system online.
Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is physically in stores, here’s where you can get your hands on the game in Jacksonville.
Where can I buy Nintendo Switch 2 in Jacksonville? See Nintendo Switch 2 availability
How much does Nintendo Switch 2 cost?
Several retailers have the Nintendo Switch 2 starting at $449.99. Bundles including with Mario Kart World increase the price to $499.99.
Does Mario Party Jamboree come with Nintendo Switch 2? Which games will be available on launch date?
Some retailers, such as GameSto,p are selling the Nintendo Switch 2 along with the Mario Kart World Bundle.
Games available on launch date include:
Can you play Nintendo Switch games on Nintendo Switch 2?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with most physical and digital games from the Nintendo Switch system.
However, some games may not be supported or compatible with the new console.
For instance, the games listed below cannot be played with the Joy-Con 2 controllers that come with the new system. But if you have the original Switch Joy-Con controllers, you can connect them wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2 to play these games.
Nintendo Switch 2 new features and play modes
Like previous Switch systems, you can play the Nintendo Switch 2 anywhere with three different play modes: TV mode, tabletop mode and handheld mode.
Can I trade in my old Switch for the Switch 2?
Yes! GameStop says old Switch consoles or any other console can be traded toward the new Nintendo Switch 2.
You can find out how much your console is worth on GameStop’s trade page.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Nintendo Switch 2 released today. How much does it cost, where to buy in Jacksonville
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Florida Times-Union
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