Nintendo Switch 2 Short in Stores Until Spring, Sales Expected
Experts in Japan say the Nintendo Switch 2 will be hard to find in stores all over the world until next spring at most. These experts gave early sales guesses and had different views on how well it will do long-term, while Nintendo's leader spoke about the high price of the console.
Early Sales Guesses and Not Enough Supplies
After the console came out on June 6, experts Hideki Yasuda from Toyo Securities and Zhai Yijia from UBS Securities think it might sell about 6 million units in the first month. Even with few in stock, their full year sales, ending March 2026, look good:
- Hideki Yasuda (Toyo Securities): Thinks 20 million units will sell.
- Zhai Yijia (UBS Securities): Thinks a bit less, 18 million units.
Both numbers are 20% to 30% better than what the first Nintendo Switch did when it came out.
Mixed Thoughts on Long-Term Wins
These experts don't agree on if the console will reach the total sales of the one before it. Zhai Yijia is careful, saying good first sales don't mean it's more wanted than older ones.
First sales beat those of the Switch and the PlayStation 5, but this doesn't just mean more people want it. Those had part shortages when they came out, making fewer available. It will be tough to beat the total sales of the Switch.
On the other side, Hideki Yasuda feels good about the console's future.
It is much liked compared to older game systems, and systems that start strong often keep being in high demand.
Market firm DFC Intelligence also feels positive, guessing the Nintendo Switch 2 could sell over 100 million units by the end of 2029, possibly doing better than the first.
Nintendo Talks About the Console's Price
Nintendo's boss, Shuntaro Furukawa, talked about the price of the Switch 2, agreeing it's high but fits the fun it gives.
We think the price of Nintendo Switch 2 is right for the fun it offers, the key being to provide enjoyable experiences that show its value... It's true that the Switch 2 costs more than our older game systems. We are watching how the price might stop some from buying.
Furukawa said Nintendo is making ways for young kids to meet its characters, hoping they'll later play on Nintendo's game systems. The company is checking if the price might be too much for younger players.
