Nintendo Switch 2: Analysts Predict Record-Breaking Launch
Okay, gamers, let's talk about the Nintendo Switch 2. Even following some recent rumors that left people with their questions, the excitement hasn't worn off even by an inch. Actually, insider people in the industry are coming up with some pretty bold speculations: they believe that the launch of the new Switch may set new records, leaving other console launches behind.
Why Are Analysts So Optimistic
Based on people at Pelham Smithers Associates, reported through Bloomberg, the worldwide buzz is being converted into huge figures. They have put the figure of pre-orders globally at approximately 6.6 million units. Where did they get that figure from From some robust figures from Japan.
Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa recently confirmed that 2.2 million Japanese have already asked to buy the device. Historically, the Japanese audience makes up around a third of the total worldwide user base for Nintendo systems. So, if 2.2 million in Japan are poised, extrapolate that out around the globe and you get that whopping 6.6 million figure.
And here's the best part – the analysts are not just predicting demand; they think Nintendo can meet it. They're optimistic Nintendo will manufacture 6 to 8 million Switch 2 units in time for the official launch.
Putting It In Perspective: A Potential Record Breaker
To place 6.6 million pre-orders at launch into context, let's take a look at the current record holders. Right now, the top dogs in first months' sales are the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Both of them sold around 4.5 million units in their first two months of being on sale. If the Switch 2 hits 6.6 million pre-orders, it's already way ahead of breaking that record out of the gate.
Fanning the fire Pre-orders for Switch 2 vanished practically overnight when they went on sale on April 24th. They were essentially sold out before they could even be recalled. This suggests that the analyst prediction of 6.6 million might even be underestimating – the demand might be even higher.
Launch Details We Know
As a reminder, the Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5th. The cost should be somewhere in the range of $450 which will probably come out straight as €450 in Europe. Nintendo apparently didn't opt to raise the price of the console due to tariffs in the US, which is sort of fascinating. But it seems that the accessories for the new console might have their price raised.
All signs point to the Nintendo Switch 2 arriving with monumental momentum. If these analyst estimates hold true, we could be witnessing the biggest console launch in video game history.
