Nintendo Switch 2 is predicted to sell 100m units in 5 years by analysts who claim its the “most important product launch in video game history”

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It’s anticipated that the Nintendo Switch 2 will surpass the sales of the initial console during its first year within a mere three months of launch, and experts further estimate that it will sell more than 100 million units in only five years.

According to DFC Intelligence, a market analysis firm, they predict that the upcoming console release could experience significant sales growth over the next five years and might even be considered one of the most impactful product launches in the history of video games; however, this term seems rather exaggerated.

Switch 2 sales predictions go haywire

Based on recent findings by a research company, as reported by GamesRadar, this upcoming console/handheld hybrid device is expected to significantly fuel industry expansion in 2025. This prediction is particularly strong given that Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 has been postponed until next year.

The company estimates that approximately 16 million console units will be sold throughout 2025, with a potential yearly sales peak of 20 million. If supply and demand remain balanced as anticipated, Nintendo aims to sell a total of 100 million consoles within the span of five years.

As a gamer, I’ve been following the success story of the original Nintendo Switch. By 2022, it managed to achieve an impressive milestone by selling 100 million units. But let me tell you, this console’s sales weren’t just ordinary; they were significantly boosted during the COVID-19 pandemic when there was a surge in the overall sale of consoles and games. This pandemic-induced boom might have delayed the arrival of the Switch 2, making us wait longer than expected for its release.

From my gaming perspective, I believe this upcoming console might just be the most groundbreaking product release in the annals of video game history, according to what I’ve picked up from analysts.

In their report, they stated that the release of the Switch 2 and the expansion of mobile PC game devices are significantly reshaping the video game industry. DFC predicts that by the year 2029, the Switch 2 will have been sold in excess of 100 million units, establishing it as the dominant console system with a substantial lead over others.

The company asserts that the popularity of Switch 2 might place Nintendo in a unique position as the main collaborator for independent game creators over the coming years. Given that the gaming industry is already tailored towards less powerful hardware such as the Xbox Series S, this could pave the way for Nintendo’s upcoming console to align with third-party releases on next-generation exclusive hardware.

The enthusiasm for the latest gaming console is undeniably immense, even more than anticipated by Nintendo. This has led them to realize that a larger number of players were eager to purchase this new device. Recognizing that the cost of this handheld is significantly higher compared to its previous version, Nintendo acknowledges that it must increase production of the console.

To learn about the high demand for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and the shortage of MicroSD Express cards due to it, as well as understanding why Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) may not be supported in the console’s Docked Mode output, check out the details provided.

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2025-05-15 17:40