Nintendo is reportedly preparing to sell over 20 million Switch 2 consoles in its first year.
Nintendo fans finally got their long-awaited reveal of the Switch 2 today, and the hype is real. The console was officially announced with a first-look trailer that showed off a sleek design and teased exciting upcoming games, including a new Mario Kart.
While the full details are set to be revealed during a special Nintendo Direct on April 2, the rumors and leaks leading up to this announcement already gave fans a good idea of what to expect.
From improved performance to compatibility with existing Switch games, the Switch 2 looks like a big step forward.
Nintendo Switch 2 Projected Sales In First Year
A new report from Bloomberg has revealed some ambitious plans for the Switch 2’s launch. According to analyst Robin Zhu of Sanford C. Bernstein, Nintendo has set up a supply chain capable of delivering more than 20 million units in the console’s first year.
This would make the Switch 2 one of the most successful console launches ever. In simpler terms, Nintendo is pulling out all the stops to ensure it can meet the high demand. Zhu explained the importance of early momentum in determining a console’s long-term success.
“Nintendo has prepared a supply chain network that will allow the company to sell more than 20 million units in its first year. That compares with the current Switch’s sale of around 15 million units in its first four quarters,” the report reads.
For context, the original Switch sold 13.12 million units in its first year. Up until now, the console has sold over 146 million units since its 2017 release, making it one of the best-selling consoles of all time.
In other related news, recent reports suggest that Nintendo Switch 2 will be “very capable” of running modern AAA games like The Witcher 4. With the full specs already leaked, fans are waiting to see what games they can play on the new console at launch.
What do you think about the Switch 2’s ambitious sales goal? Will it live up to the expectations? Let us know your thoughts!