The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 has become a focal point of discussion within the video game industry. Analysts speaking to IGN suggest that Nintendo's next-generation console will launch at around $400, a sentiment echoed by a recent Bloomberg report that focuses on predictions from Japan-based analysts. This price represents a notable increase over the original Nintendo Switch. However, another analyst told Bloomberg that a higher price of $499 wouldn't be surprising. Despite the potential cost, expectations are high for a record-breaking launch for the Switch 2, with analysts predicting it could become the biggest console launch in history, regardless of its price.
"They will sell boatloads of Switch 2 in the first months in particular, almost regardless of the price," Tokyo analyst Serkan Toto confidently told Bloomberg.
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The anticipated popularity of the Switch 2 at launch is largely due to the demand for its impressive lineup of games. Toto expects a new Mario Kart, a new 3D Mario game, and the already announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 to launch within the first year. Additionally, third-party support is expected to be robust, with titles such as Call of Duty from Activision anticipated. There's a long list of rumored third-party titles, including Civilization 7, which its developer Firaxis finds the Switch 2's Joy-Con mouse mode "definitely intriguing." French game maker Nacon has also confirmed readiness with Switch 2 games, while Hollow Knight: Silksong and EA's Madden, FC, and The Sims are rumored to be in the pipeline.
Activision has yet to announce its plans for the Switch 2, and Nintendo has remained silent on the Bloomberg report.
As for the release date, June 2025 is increasingly mentioned not only online but also within games media circles. Analyst Robin Zhu of Sanford C. Bernstein told Bloomberg that the Switch 2 is expected to launch in June, with an initial stock of 6-8 million units. Should this stock sell out quickly, the Switch 2 is poised to outsell its predecessor as well as the PlayStation 4 and 5, setting new records in the process.
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Concerns have been raised about the impact of the U.S. president Donald Trump’s tariff war on the Nintendo Switch 2's price. Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico could affect the price and availability of video game consoles. However, Bloomberg reports that the Switch 2 will be assembled in Vietnam and China, which may mitigate these risks due to diversified manufacturing.
Despite the wealth of information available, there's still much we don't know about the Switch 2. Nintendo has planned a Direct for April 2 to reveal more about the console.
AnswerSee ResultsThe Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled earlier in January with a brief trailer that confirmed backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, many details remain undisclosed, such as the functionality of the mysterious new Joy-Con button, though the Joy-Con mouse theory has gained traction. A recent Nintendo patent hinted that Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers might be attachable upside down, utilizing gyro mechanics similar to those in smartphones without screen locks. Unlike the original Switch's rail system, the new controllers use magnets, allowing for versatile attachment options. This could offer players flexibility in button placement and potentially introduce innovative gameplay mechanics.
