According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, the Switch 2 is projected to sell 4.3 million units in the US during 2025, which is anticipated to account for around one third of all video game consoles sold in that market. He emphasized that this figure assumes a first-half 2025 launch and warned that Nintendo may face 'hardware constraints' affecting overall availability. Thus, the ultimate success may hinge on the company's ability to meet production demands.
Despite the excitement surrounding the anticipated launch of the Switch 2, Piscatella maintains that Sony’s PlayStation 5 is likely to remain the top-selling console in the US for 2025, reflecting a competitive landscape. He described the situation as similar to previous launches where robust demand was evident, but production challenges hindered the ability to capitalize fully on initial market enthusiasm, making the comparison of unit sales even more critical to evaluate.
With the existing Switch having already sold over 145 million units and 1.3 billion games globally, the new console faces significant expectations. Nintendo has indicated that it will officially announce the Switch 2 by the end of March 2025, and speculation continues to build, particularly regarding features and new Joy-Cons, which have been at the center of recent rumors. This anticipation dovetails with expectations for other key releases, like Grand Theft Auto VI.
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