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

The Nintendo Switch 2's price is a hot topic in the gaming world. Analysts at IGN and Bloomberg predict a launch price around $400, with some suggesting it could even reach $499. Despite this potentially higher price point than the original Switch, analysts anticipate a massive launch, possibly the biggest console launch ever. Serkan Toto, a Tokyo-based analyst, believes sales will be strong regardless of price, stating, "They will sell boatloads of Switch 2 in the first months in particular, almost regardless of the price.”

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This strong launch is expected due to a compelling lineup of launch titles. Toto anticipates a new Mario Kart (as hinted by Nintendo), a new 3D Mario game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4, and Call of Duty from Activision, all within the first year. Numerous other third-party titles are rumored, including Civilization 7 (whose developer found the Joy-Con mouse mode "definitely intriguing"), games from Nacon (publisher of Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City), and the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. EA has also expressed interest in bringing Madden, FIFA, and The Sims to the platform. While Activision hasn't confirmed its plans, and Nintendo hasn't commented on the price reports, the anticipation is high.

A June 2025 release date is gaining traction in gaming media. Analyst Robin Zhu predicts a launch with 6-8 million units, suggesting sales could surpass those of the original Switch and PlayStation 4/5.

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Concerns existed regarding the impact of US tariffs on the Switch 2's price. However, Bloomberg notes that its assembly in Vietnam and China mitigates some of this risk.

While much remains unknown, Nintendo's April 2nd Direct will likely reveal further details.

The January reveal showcased backwards compatibility and a second USB-C port. Further details, including the function of a new Joy-Con button and the implications of a recently patented ability to attach Joy-Cons upside down (potentially enabling interesting gameplay mechanics), remain to be seen.