Nintendo launches Switch 2 in Brazil, same day globally

Nintendo launched its new Switch 2 console in Brazil on Thursday, June 5, 2025, coinciding with the global release date. The console is priced at R$4,500. The launch marks a shift in Nintendo's strategy, as the original Switch arrived in Brazil four years after its initial global release. The Switch 2 maintains the hybrid design of its predecessor, offering both handheld and home console functionality. Nintendo's Latin America director addressed concerns about the high price, citing import taxes and logistics. He also discussed game localization in Portuguese and the potential for future price reductions.