"Nintendo's Switch 2 to Sell Out at Launch, Analysts Say; June Release Eyed"

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is currently a major talking point in the gaming world. Analysts speaking to IGN have projected a launch price around $400, a figure that's echoed by a recent Bloomberg report, drawing on insights from Japan-based analysts. This price would mark a notable increase over the original Switch, and another analyst suggested to Bloomberg that Nintendo might even push the price up to $499. Despite the higher cost, expectations are high for a blockbuster launch, possibly becoming the largest console debut ever, regardless of the price point.

“They will sell boatloads of Switch 2 in the first months in particular, almost regardless of the price,” Tokyo analyst Serkan Toto confidently stated to Bloomberg.

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One reason for the anticipated success of the Switch 2's launch is the strong demand for its initial game lineup. Serkan Toto expects titles like a new Mario Kart, hinted at by Nintendo during the Switch 2 reveal, a new 3D Mario game, and the already confirmed Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 to be released within the first year. Toto also anticipates robust third-party support, including Call of Duty from Activision.

There is a wide range of rumored third-party titles expected for the console. In an interview with IGN, the developers of Civilization 7 at Firaxis found the Switch 2's rumored Joy-Con mouse mode "definitely intriguing." French gaming company Nacon, known for titles like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has announced games ready for the Switch 2. The much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored to be coming to the platform. Additionally, last month, EA expressed that Madden, FC, and The Sims would be well-suited for the Switch 2.

It's worth mentioning that Activision has not yet revealed its plans for the Switch 2, and Nintendo has remained silent on the matter.

Speculation about the release date of the Switch 2 centers around June 2025, a date increasingly mentioned in both online discussions and gaming media. Robin Zhu, a Japan-based analyst from Sanford C. Bernstein, told Bloomberg that the Switch 2 is expected to launch in June, with initial stock levels between 6 to 8 million units. If this stock is quickly sold out, the Switch 2 could outpace its predecessor as well as the PlayStation 4 and 5, setting new sales records.

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There's been some concern over how U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies might affect the price of the Nintendo Switch 2. The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico, leading analysts to warn gamers about potential impacts on the prices and availability of video games and consoles. However, Bloomberg reports that the Switch 2 will be manufactured in both Vietnam and China, which could mitigate some risks, according to one analyst.

Much about the Switch 2 remains undisclosed, but Nintendo has scheduled a Direct for April 2, where more details about the console will be revealed.

The 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. While most details such as other games and the purpose of the mysterious new Joy-Con button were omitted, the Joy-Con mouse mode theory gained traction.

Last month, a Nintendo patent hinted that the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers might be attachable upside down. Unlike the original Switch, which used rails to secure the Joy-Cons, the new controllers would use magnets, allowing them to be attached on either side. While this might not significantly impact the hardware, it could give players more flexibility in choosing where to position certain buttons and ports. If this feature makes it to the final product, it could lead to innovative gameplay mechanics as well.