at the time Nintendo Switch 2 When it first launched, there weren't enough exclusive games to make it a can't-miss new console for everyone to own. Some might argue that this hasn't changed much today, but Pokemon PokopiaThe success of is undeniable, Donkey Kong Bananza It ended up being nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, which is nothing to scoff at. Even without including exclusive games for the console, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a huge improvement over the original, and it shows when playing past games. for example, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet It runs much better on the Switch 2 without any upgrades, giving it another playthrough on its own.
That's not all. Because the system will eventually have more and more exclusive games that will make it worth buying the console for, depending on your preferences. for example, pokemon wind and waves Unlike recently, it's exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Pokemon Legends: ZA. There are a variety of exclusive games that fans may want to buy the console for, and yes, I'm going to address the elephant in the room regarding the recently announced price increase for the Switch 2. But regardless, if you're on the fence about purchasing Nintendo's new hardware, you may want to consider doing so this June.
Nintendo Reveals the 5 Best-Selling Switch 2 Games of All Time
Nintendo is revealing the best-selling Switch 2 exclusive games released so far for its latest home console/portable hybrid.
Why June 2026 is the best time to buy a Switch 2 (before it's too late)
First, let me tell you about the price increase. I know, this isn't what you wanted to hear, but the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up this year. This news came out a few days ago, but it hasn't made a splash yet. Prices are scheduled to increase in Japan on May 25th, and in the US, Canada, and Europe on September 1st. The price will be $50 higher than before and it will definitely be felt, with the console going from $449.99 to $499.99. What follows is that the console is likely to be in higher demand by the end of August 2026.
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The silver lining is that Nintendo has announced a new bundle for the Switch 2 that will be released in June, allowing buyers to pick one game for free. The bundle costs $499.99, so it's basically the same as the Switch 2 after the price increase and includes one of the following games:
- mario kart world (Original price: $79.99)
- Donkey Kong Bananza (Original price: $69.99)
- Pokemon Pokopia (Original price: $69.99)
This is the best bundle for the Switch 2 so far. The price difference makes the bundle more worth purchasing. mario kart world As a free game, the $19.99 discount still applies. Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokemon Pokopia. Considering there's no global release date for the bundle, and only a June 2026 window is official as of now, it's safe to assume it will sell out quickly due to the “while stocks last” clause. It may sell out faster with the price increase coming in September, but if you want a Switch 2, June is when you want to buy it. mario kart worldIn this case, the bundle for this specific game is already available.
All Switch 2 exclusive games released so far are scheduled for release in 2026 and 2027.
If you're still on the fence, check out our list of all Switch 2 exclusive games so far, as well as those that haven't been released yet.
- A-Train 9 Evolution (Released on June 4, 2026)
- Chillin' by the Fire (Released July 31, 2025)
- Donkey Kong Bananza (Released July 17, 2025)
- drag x drive (Released August 14, 2025)
- Dusk Blood (2026; Duskblood' Leaked release date is late 2026)
- eFootball Kickoff! (Released on June 3, 2026)
- fast fusion (Released on June 5, 2025)
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Undetermined; rumored for November 2026)
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Released on November 6, 2025)
- Kirby Air Rider (Released on November 20, 2025)
- mario kart world (Released on June 5, 2025)
- mario tennis craze (Released February 12, 2026)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (Released on June 5, 2025)
- Ovacadoro 2: Chase and Seek (Released October 9, 2025)
- orbit (Released in summer 2026)
- Pokemon Pokopia (Released March 5, 2026)
- pokemon wind and waves (2027; pokemon wind and waves Disclosure of leak status is scheduled for the end of 2027)
- Shine Post: Become your idol! (Released on June 5, 2025)
- Simple Series: Mahjong (Released December 25, 2025)
- Simple Series: Pool Room Billiards (Released on January 22, 2026)
- Simple Series: Cards and Casino (Released April 23, 2026)
- splatoon raiders (Released July 23, 2026)
- star fox (Released on June 25, 2026)
- survival kids (Released on June 5, 2025)
- Tokyo Scramble (Released February 12, 2026)
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Released May 21, 2026)
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