Analysts are already speculating whether the Japanese company’s new console will have enough of the platform at launch…
Bloomberg reports that analysts expect Nintendo to have around 6-8 million Switch 2 units ready to meet initial demand. This would make the Japanese company the biggest console launch in the gaming industry to date. Of course, this was to be expected, as many predicted that the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 would be one of the most important gaming events of the year in 2025 (and in terms of software, it would obviously be the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, if it does indeed arrive on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series this fall).
Demand for the Switch 2 has even exceeded Nintendo’s expectations. In Japan alone, Nintendo has received 2.2 million requests from consumers who want to buy their next-generation console through the country’s lottery system. The big N also knows that there’s little chance of just selling the console at launch. Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa was forced to issue an official apology to players on Twitter, saying that a significant number of applicants would not be selected because demand exceeded expectations.
Due to Trump’s tariffs, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 only began yesterday in the United States and Canada. Players attempting to pre-order have reported that retailer websites (e.g. Best Buy, Walmart) have crashed due to the overflow of sales. Overall, the disruptions were not too severe, as many were still happy to report that they were able to pre-order.
The Nintendo Switch 2 and the price of the games remain a point of contention among gamers. It’s likely that those who are able to pre-order or purchase on day one will fare better than those who prefer to wait. Tariffs continue to hang like a sword of Damocles over the platform’s pricing, and we’ve already written about how accessories have already become more expensive in North America.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available on June 5, and the company has already stated that it may become more expensive in the future, depending on market conditions…
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