Japanese experts say the Nintendo Switch 2 will be tough to find in stores until spring arrives. The gaming console launched on June 6 and might sell around 6 million units during its first month. Two major analysts from different companies shared their thoughts about how well the new device will perform. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda thinks Nintendo could move 20 million units before March 2026 ends. UBS Securities analyst Zhai Yijia expects slightly lower numbers at 18 million units.
Both predictions would beat the original Switch sales figures from its early days. Yijia warns that strong early sales might not mean long-term success because the first Switch and PlayStation 5 faced chip shortages that hurt their launch numbers. Yasuda feels more confident about the Switch 2 because popular consoles usually keep selling well after their debut. Market research firm DFC Intelligence believes Nintendo could sell over 100 million Switch 2 units before 2029 wraps up.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed concerns about the console costing more than previous Nintendo systems. He said the company watches how price affects young buyers and their families. Furukawa explained that Nintendo creates other ways for kids to enjoy their characters and games before they purchase the actual gaming system. The company believes the Switch 2 offers enough value to justify its higher price tag.
Both predictions would beat the original Switch sales figures from its early days. Yijia warns that strong early sales might not mean long-term success because the first Switch and PlayStation 5 faced chip shortages that hurt their launch numbers. Yasuda feels more confident about the Switch 2 because popular consoles usually keep selling well after their debut. Market research firm DFC Intelligence believes Nintendo could sell over 100 million Switch 2 units before 2029 wraps up.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed concerns about the console costing more than previous Nintendo systems. He said the company watches how price affects young buyers and their families. Furukawa explained that Nintendo creates other ways for kids to enjoy their characters and games before they purchase the actual gaming system. The company believes the Switch 2 offers enough value to justify its higher price tag.
