After months of rumors, the Nintendo Switch 2 was lastly introduced earlier this morning. Nintendo’s new console might be immediately competing with the facility of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X|S. However based on one analyst, Nintendo has already averted a pricey mistake that hampered the launch of Sony and Microsoft’s final techniques.
Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu advised Bloomberg that Nintendo has a provide chain lined up for Switch 2’s launch that ought to preserve the chip scarcity of 2020 from repeating itself. Zhu additionally famous that Nintendo’s provide chain could enable the corporate to promote 20 million Switch 2 consoles in 2025. Earlier this month, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella predicted that Switch 2 will promote 4.3 million consoles within the US alone this yr.
The extreme curiosity within the Switch 2 reveal suggests that there’s a important demand for the brand new system, however it is going to have a protracted solution to go earlier than matching the unique (*2*). Switch 2’s worth level may additionally decide how rapidly it is adopted by gamers. For now, Nintendo hasn’t shared particulars about how a lot the console will value.
To date, Nintendo has not confirmed any video games for the Switch 2, though what seemed to be a brand new Mario Kart title was proven within the announcement trailer. However extra video games will presumably be revealed on the subsequent Nintendo Direct on April 2. Gamers who need to check out the Switch 2 early will be capable of play demos in a handful of cities world wide beginning in April. Nintendo has additionally revealed that Switch 2’s backwards compatibility with Switch video games might be restricted. There is not a launch date for Switch 2 but, however some are predicting a June launch.