#nintendo switch 2

Filipino gamers can now secure their Nintendo Switch 2 units as pre-orders have officially gone live on the Nintendo Philippines Official Store on Shopee. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in the Philippines on June 26, 2025, aligning with its release in other Southeast Asian markets like Singapore and Thailand . This marks a significant shift for Nintendo, as it's the first time the company is rolling out a major console simultaneously across these regions. The Switch 2 boasts several hardware upgrades over its predecessor. Mario Kart World, one of the flagship titles launching alongside the Switch 2, introduces an open-world design and supports races with up to 24 players, doubling the capacity of previous entries in the series . In addition to the console launch, Nintendo is set to introduce the Nintendo eShop in the Philippines, providing gamers with a convenient platform for digital game purchases and downloads . With these developments, Filipino gamers are poised to experience Nintendo's next-generation gaming console without the delays that have historically affected the region. Nintendo has rolled out a new update for the original Switch ahead of the highly anticipated Switch 2 launch on June 5. Read more in our articles including "Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open in PH: Starts at ₱31,990 Ahead of June 26 Launch" and "Nintendo Switch new system update adds Virtual Game Cards, GameShare, Switch 2 cloud transfer".