No matter where one finds themselves on the wide spectrum that is console gaming, it’s impossible to deny the sheer success the Nintendo Switch has had. As the system ages and the time for a successor draws ever nearer, it feels like the entire industry is waiting with bated breath to see what follows in its footsteps. Amid all the hype, one question stands out: will the Switch 2 live up to the legacy the Switch established, or will it go the way of the Wii U and fall flat? While there’s no way to know so soon, early predictions are leaning towards the former!
In the 2024 Video Game Market Report and Forecast by DFC Intelligence, the Switch 2 is predicted to lead the next generation of home consoles. First year sales are expected to be around 15-17 million, with a likelihood for 80 million by just 2028. This success in the early years is even higher than the Nintendo Switch, which had a fairly modest launch. That being said, the record sales the Switch received in 2020 is unlikely to be beaten so soon, so that may make it difficult for the Switch 2 to overtake its predecessor.
Will the Switch 2 meet demand?
The big question this prediction hinges on is whether or not Nintendo will be able to meet the immense demand for the system. With it having been nearly eight years since the release of the Switch, Nintendo fans are chomping at the bit for a new release. If Nintendo can’t deliver on that, then sales will suffer. That being said, rumors have been suggesting that they are preparing for a massive launch for the Switch 2, so if that does hold true then the success of the system looks even more likely.
At the end of the day though, nothing is set in stone. While the predictions made in the report are heavily educated, no prediction of the future can ever be 100% guaranteed. The only way to find out will be to wait and see how things shape up once the Switch 2 is finally here next year. We certainly are hoping that the system will live up to these lofty expectations, as are the countless eager fans across the world.
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Written by Abbie Maxwell
Lifelong Nintendo fangirl, Abbie holds a special place in her heart for video games. She has always strived to provide tips and tricks to make the experiences of those who share her passions that much better.
