Nintendo Will Sell Loads of Switch 2 Consoles at Launch ‘Regardless of Price,’ Analysts Predict, June Release Date Once Again Mentioned

The anticipated price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hot topic that has the gaming community buzzing with excitement and speculation. Analysts have shared with IGN their expectation that Nintendo's next-generation console could launch at a price point of $400. This expectation is further supported by a recent Bloomberg report, which aligns with predictions from Japan-focused analysts. Should Nintendo decide to set the price at $400, it would mark a significant increase over the original Switch's launch price. However, another analyst suggested to Bloomberg that Nintendo might even consider a higher price, potentially reaching up to $499. Despite the potential for a higher price tag, analysts are confident that the Switch 2 will see a monumental launch, possibly becoming the biggest console launch in history, regardless of its cost.

Tokyo analyst Serkan Toto emphasized to Bloomberg that Nintendo is poised to sell "boatloads of Switch 2" in the initial months following its release, suggesting that demand will be high no matter the price. A key factor driving this anticipated success is the robust lineup of launch titles. Toto predicts that the Switch 2 will debut with a new Mario Kart game, as hinted by Nintendo during the console's reveal, alongside a new 3D Mario game, the already announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4, all set to release within the first year. Additionally, third-party support is expected to be strong, with Activision potentially bringing Call of Duty to the platform.

The gaming industry is abuzz with rumors of a long list of third-party titles slated for the Switch 2. In an interview with IGN, the developer of Civilization 7, Firaxis, expressed intrigue about the Switch 2's rumored Joy-Con mouse mode. French video game and accessories maker Nacon, known for titles like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed that it has games ready for the Switch 2. The much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored to be coming to the console. Last month, EA indicated that Madden, FC, and The Sims would be well-suited for the Switch 2. However, Activision has yet to officially announce its plans for the Switch 2, and Nintendo has remained silent on the Bloomberg report.

Speculation about the Switch 2's release date is centering around June 2025, a date increasingly mentioned in both online discussions and within gaming media circles. Robin Zhu, a Japan-based analyst from Sanford C. Bernstein, told Bloomberg that the Switch 2 is expected to launch in June with an initial inventory of 6-8 million units. If Nintendo manages to sell through this stock quickly, the Switch 2 could outpace the sales of its predecessor and even the PlayStation 4 and 5, setting new records in the process.

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Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war on the price of the Nintendo Switch 2. The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico, which could affect the price and availability of video games and consoles. However, Bloomberg noted that the Switch 2 will be assembled in both Vietnam and China, with one analyst suggesting that this diversified manufacturing approach could mitigate risks for Nintendo.

While much about the Switch 2 remains unknown, Nintendo has scheduled a Direct for April 2, where more details about the console are expected to be revealed.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled earlier in January with a brief trailer that confirmed its backwards compatibility features and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, many details, such as the full game lineup and the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button, were not disclosed. The Joy-Con mouse mode theory has gained significant attention. Last month, a Nintendo patent hinted that the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers could be attached upside down, suggesting a new way to interact with the console. Unlike the original Switch, which used rails to secure the Joy-Cons, the new controllers will use magnets, allowing them to be attached on either side. This design change could offer players more flexibility in button placement and potentially introduce new gameplay mechanics.