Hey there! It’s that time again – Nintendo Switch 2 is making headlines, and analysts have some interesting insights to share. It’s worth paying attention to, as they are predicting the potential price range for the console. Interestingly, they believe that the price may not have a significant impact on Nintendo’s ability to sell a large number of units right out of the gate.
This news is surfacing as we approach the eagerly awaited Switch Direct event, scheduled to take place in less than a month. Excitement is building up as we gear towards the peak of release hype, even though the exact launch date is still unknown.
Bloomberg recently interviewed some analysts to gauge their expectations for the Switch 2’s debut. In a nutshell? They are optimistic. In two words? Very optimistic.
But how much will it cost? The consensus among the analysts is $400 or more – roughly £307 or more. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda even suggested that Nintendo might go as high as $499 due to chip prices. While other experts are not as certain about such a steep price point, they all anticipate a significant increase of $100 or more compared to the original Switch’s price of $299.
Will the price hike impact the success of the launch in terms of sales figures and financial performance? These analysts seem to think otherwise. Robin Zhu from Sanford C. Bernstein predicts a June release for the Switch 2, with an initial offering of 6 million to 8 million units. If early sales go as expected, this could potentially be “the biggest console launch ever.”
“They will sell boatloads of Switch 2 in the first months in particular, almost regardless of the price,” stated Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of Japanese consulting firm Kantan Games. He also highlighted the exciting lineup of games expected in the first year, including new titles like Mario Kart, 3D Mario, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4. Third-party support, including popular titles like Call of Duty, is also anticipated from day one.
Dr. Toto also mentioned in a tweet that he anticipates the trend of $70 pricing for Nintendo’s own games and major third-party titles to continue.
Exciting times ahead for Nintendo! Are you willing to pay the speculated prices for the Switch 2? Has your plan to use millions of eShop gold points hit a roadblock? Share your thoughts below!
