Summary
There will hopefully be plenty ofNintendo Switch 2units to go around when the highly-anticipated console releases, according to early supply chain figures. After many months of waiting, rumors, and unverified leaks, Nintendo finally revealed its next gaming system earlier this week. Now officially known as theNintendo Switch 2, this new hardware maintains the design of the original Switch with revamped Joy-Con controllers and a larger screen among other updates.
While the recent unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 answered many questions gamers had about the new console, a few things are still a mystery. While viewers were able to catch a glimpse at anewMario Karttitlebeing developed for the Switch 2, the full launch lineup is still unknown as of this writing. Fans also don’t know the exact release date for the Nintendo Switch 2, though this will likely be revealed during the Switch 2-centric Nintendo Direct livestream that is planned for April 2.
In the meantime,Bloomberghas released a new report covering the possible shipment data for theNintendo Switch 2 during its initial year(viaNintendo Life), including the number of units Nintendo is reportedly aiming to produce in its first wave. According to Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu, Nintendo’s supply chain is getting ready tosell over 20 million Nintendo Switch 2 units in 2025, roughly 5 million units more than the original Switch did during its own opening year in 2017.
Nintendo Aims To Sell Over 20 Million Nintendo Switch 2 Units in 2025
The issue of product availability has become a sensitive topic for gamers in this latest console generation, as the COVID-19 pandemic caused supply shortages when thePlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X launchedin 2020. Nintendo has stated in the past that it was looking to avoid these complications with the Nintendo Switch 2 by producing more units in time for its launch, seemingly unhindered by the chipset shortages that plagued the start of the current line of consoles.
Given the hype surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, the company behind it expects to sell a lot of units during the console’s initial wave. Of course, thecost of the Nintendo Switch 2will most likely play a major factor in how quickly it sells, with recent rumors suggesting that it could be priced at $449.99 for the standalone unit with a $499.99 bundle that could include the newMario Kartgame that was also shown off with the Nintendo Switch 2 this week.
Nintendo Switch 2
The successor to 2017’s Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on Jun 10, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
