Hey there! It’s that time again – Nintendo Switch 2 is making headlines, and analysts have shared their insights. It’s worth paying attention to their estimates on the console’s price, as it may not have a significant impact on Nintendo’s initial sales numbers.
This news comes as we approach the upcoming Switch Direct event, building up the excitement for the release – although the exact launch date is still unknown.
Bloomberg has consulted with analysts to gauge the potential success of the Switch 2 launch. In summary? Very positive.
But what about the price? The consensus among analysts is $400 or more – roughly £307 or more. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda suggested a price of $499 due to chip costs, while others are less certain about it reaching that high. Nonetheless, they all anticipate a price increase of $100 or more compared to the original Switch’s price of $299.
Will this price increase impact the launch’s success in terms of sales figures? Analysts like Robin Zhu from Sanford C. Bernstein predict a June release with 6 million to 8 million units available on day one, potentially making it “the biggest console launch ever” if initial sales meet expectations.
“They will sell a significant number of Switch 2 units, especially in the first few months, almost regardless of the price,” stated Japanese consulting firm Kantan Games’ CEO Dr. Serkan Toto. He also mentioned a promising lineup of games, including new Mario Kart, 3D Mario, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4, along with third-party support from day one, possibly including titles like Call of Duty.
Dr. Toto also suggested that the trend of $70 pricing for games like Tears of the Kingdom will continue for “Nintendo’s own games and major 3rd-party games.”
Exciting times ahead for Nintendo! Are you willing to pay the speculated prices for the Switch 2? Share your thoughts below!
