Switch 2's Higher Chip Price Could Make System $500, Analyst Says
Briefly

A report reveals promising insights regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, expected to launch in 2025 alongside major titles like GTA 6. Analyst Serkan Toto predicts overwhelming initial sales, estimating Nintendo will sell millions shortly after launch. Anticipated titles include Mario Kart 9 and Metroid Prime: Beyond. Analysts expect a retail price starting at $400 due to a new Nvidia chipset. Production shifts to Vietnam aim to address potential US tariffs, though manufacturing in China remains uncertain ahead of the launch.
Analyst Serkan Toto stated that Nintendo will sell 'boatloads' of the Switch 2 shortly after its launch, implying high demand regardless of price.
Toto predicts major games for Switch 2, including Mario Kart 9 and Metroid Prime: Beyond, within the first year post-launch.
While the original Switch launched at $300, analysts anticipate the Switch 2 will be at least $100 more expensive due to new tech and tariffs.
Nintendo's strategic shift to produce units in Vietnam may mitigate some tariff impacts on pricing when the Switch 2 is launched.
Read at GameSpot
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