The launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 witnessed immense excitement and long queues, particularly in Tokyo. Amidst fears of limited supply, fans showed high demand for the next-generation device, which boasts a larger screen and enhanced graphics. With 152 million Switch units sold since 2017, the new console is expected to maintain this momentum, with Nintendo forecasting 15 million units to be sold in the current financial year. Analysts emphasize the company's preparedness for supply challenges compared to previous launches, highlighting a strategy to exceed sales expectations amid rising consumer interest.
"The level of demand seems to be sky-high," said Serkan Toto, founder of the Kantan Games consultancy.
"I feel like I'm going to cry," Yumi Ohi, a 30 year-old delivery contractor, told Reuters.
"The much larger audience of Switch users should translate to stronger adoption in the opening part of its lifecycle," said Piers Harding-Rolls, an analyst at Ampere Analysis.
"Nintendo is better prepared this time around" to deal with the high demand, he said.
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