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

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is generating significant buzz within the gaming community. According to insights shared with IGN, industry analysts anticipate that Nintendo's next-generation console will launch at around $400. A recent Bloomberg report further corroborates this price expectation, drawing on predictions from Japan-focused analysts. This price point marks a noticeable increase over the original Nintendo Switch, and some analysts have suggested to Bloomberg that the price could even climb to $499. However, the consensus is that the Switch 2 is poised for a monumental launch, potentially becoming the biggest console launch in history, "regardless of price."

Tokyo-based analyst Serkan Toto emphasized to Bloomberg that the Switch 2 is expected to sell exceptionally well in its initial months, almost irrespective of its price tag. A key driver of this anticipated success is the high demand for its launch lineup of games. Toto predicts the inclusion of a new Mario Kart game, hinted at by Nintendo during the Switch 2 reveal, a new 3D Mario title, and the already announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4, all slated for release within the first year of the console's life. Additionally, Toto anticipates robust third-party support, including a Call of Duty title from Activision.

There's also a buzz about a long list of rumored third-party titles for the Switch 2. In an interview with IGN, the developers of Civilization 7 at Firaxis found the Switch 2's potential Joy-Con mouse mode "definitely intriguing." French game and accessory maker Nacon, known for titles like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed it has games ready for the Switch 2. Rumors also swirl around the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong making its way to the console. Last month, EA expressed that Madden, FC, and The Sims would be well-suited for the Switch 2.

It's important to note that Activision has yet to officially announce its plans for the Switch 2, and Nintendo has not yet commented on the Bloomberg report.

Speculation about the Switch 2's release date points to June 2025, a prediction increasingly echoed in both online discussions and 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 stock of 6-8 million units. If these units sell out rapidly, the Switch 2 could outpace the sales of its predecessor and the PlayStation 4 and 5, setting new records.

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Concerns have arisen regarding the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies on the Nintendo Switch 2's price. The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico, which analysts warned could affect the pricing and availability of video games, consoles, and other tech products. However, Bloomberg pointed out that the Switch 2 will be assembled in both Vietnam and China, a strategy that one analyst believes helps mitigate these risks for Nintendo.

While much remains unknown about the Switch 2, Nintendo is set to reveal more details during a Direct presentation on April 2.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled earlier in January with a brief trailer that confirmed its backwards compatibility features and the addition of a second USB-C port. Many details, including information on other games and the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button, were omitted from the reveal, though the Joy-Con mouse theory has gained some traction.

Last month, a Nintendo patent hinted that the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers could be attached upside down. This suggests that the Switch 2 will incorporate gyro mechanics similar to those found in smartphones without screen locks. Unlike the original Switch, which used rails to attach the Joy-Cons, the new controllers will use magnets, allowing them to be attached on either side of the console. While this change may not significantly impact the hardware, it could offer players greater flexibility in button placement and potentially inspire new gameplay mechanics if included in the final product.