The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is a topic that has the gaming world buzzing with anticipation. Analysts speaking with IGN have forecasted a launch price of around $400 for Nintendo's next-generation console. A recent Bloomberg report echoes this prediction, citing insights from Japan-focused analysts. This price point marks a notable increase from the original Nintendo Switch's launch price, and some analysts have even speculated to Bloomberg that Nintendo might aim higher, potentially up to $499. Despite the higher price, expectations are high for a massive launch, possibly the largest in console history, regardless of the cost.
Tokyo-based analyst Serkan Toto confidently told Bloomberg, "They will sell boatloads of Switch 2 in the first months in particular, almost regardless of the price." One key factor fueling this optimism is the anticipated demand for the Switch 2's launch lineup of games. Toto predicts a new Mario Kart and a 3D Mario game, in addition to the already announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4, all set to launch within the first year of the Switch 2's life. There's also expected to be strong third-party support, with titles like Call of Duty from Activision on the horizon.
Rumors are swirling about a long list of third-party titles heading to the console. In an interview with IGN, Civilization 7 developer Firaxis found the Switch 2's apparent Joy-Con mouse mode "definitely intriguing." French game and accessories maker Nacon, known for Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed having Switch 2 games ready. The much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored to be coming to the Switch 2. Meanwhile, EA has indicated that Madden, FC, and The Sims could be well-suited for the new console. It's important to note, however, that Activision has yet to announce its plans for the Switch 2, and Nintendo has not commented on the Bloomberg report.
Speculation points to a June 2025 release for the Switch 2, a date increasingly mentioned both online and within gaming media circles. Robin Zhu, a Japan-based analyst from Sanford C. Bernstein, shared with Bloomberg that the Switch 2 is expected to hit the market in June with an initial inventory of 6-8 million units. Should Nintendo sell through this stock quickly, the Switch 2 could outperform its predecessor and the PlayStation 4 and 5, setting new sales records.
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Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of the U.S. tariff war initiated by former President Donald Trump on the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2. These tariffs, applied to goods from China, Canada, and Mexico, could affect the cost and availability of video games and consoles. However, Bloomberg notes that the Switch 2 will be assembled in both Vietnam, a significant U.S. trading partner, and China. This diversified manufacturing strategy may help mitigate risks for Nintendo, according to one analyst.
While many details about the Switch 2 remain undisclosed, Nintendo is set to reveal more during a Direct event scheduled for April 2. The console was teased earlier in January with a trailer confirming backwards compatibility and the addition of a second USB-C port. Other specifics, including the function of a mysterious new Joy-Con button and the Joy-Con mouse mode theory, were left out of the initial reveal.
A recent Nintendo patent suggests that the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers might feature a unique attachment method, allowing them to be attached upside down using magnets rather than rails. This innovation could offer players more flexibility in button placement and headphone port location, and might even introduce new gameplay mechanics if it makes it into the final product.
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