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

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hot topic within the video game industry, with analysts predicting a launch price around $400. A recent Bloomberg report, based on Japan-focused analyst predictions, supports this price range. However, some analysts suggest that Nintendo might even set the price at $499. Despite the higher cost, experts anticipate a massive launch for the Switch 2, potentially the biggest console launch ever, regardless of the price. Tokyo analyst Serkan Toto emphasized to Bloomberg that Nintendo will sell "boatloads of Switch 2" in the initial months, highlighting the expected high demand.

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The anticipated success of the Switch 2 at launch is largely due to the demand for its game lineup. Toto expects a new Mario Kart, a new 3D Mario game, and the already announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 to be released within the first year. Additionally, third-party support is expected to be robust, with titles like Call of Duty from Activision. There's also a long list of rumored third-party titles, including Civilization 7, which has been highlighted for its intriguing Joy-Con mouse mode by developer Firaxis. French game maker Nacon has games ready for the Switch 2, and titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and EA's Madden, FC, and The Sims are rumored to be in the works. However, Activision has yet to announce its plans for the Switch 2, and Nintendo has not commented on the report.

The expected release date for the Switch 2 is June 2025, with analyst Robin Zhu from Sanford C. Bernstein predicting a first-day inventory of 6-8 million units. If these units sell out quickly, the Switch 2 could surpass the sales records of its predecessor and the PlayStation 4 and 5.

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Concerns have been raised about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war on the price of the Nintendo Switch 2. Tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico could affect the price and availability of video games and consoles. However, Bloomberg notes that the Switch 2 will be assembled in Vietnam and China, which could mitigate these risks due to diversified manufacturing.

While much remains unknown about the Switch 2, Nintendo plans to reveal more during a Direct on April 2.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed in January with a brief trailer confirming backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. Details about other games and the mysterious new Joy-Con button were not disclosed, though the Joy-Con mouse theory gained traction. A Nintendo patent suggested that the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers could be attached upside down, using magnets instead of rails, which could allow for customizable button placement and potentially new gameplay mechanics.