Talking Point: The Switch 2 Pre-Order Situation Sucks, But Can Nintendo Do Anything About It?

503sier said than done.We're a little over two weeks out from the launch of a new console and after eight years of Switch 1, there are plenty of Nintendo fans eager to get going with the next generation. If retailer website chaos is any indicator, demand for the next Switch has been very strong and Nintendo will be encouraged to see the enthusiasm.Nintendo's sales forecasts are fairly conservative, though, projecting 15 million unit sales in the first 12 months. Given the focus the firm has put on manufacturing enough systems to combat scalpers, plus the positive wave it's riding out of the Switch generation (and a launching with a brand new Mario Kart), we wouldn't be surprised to see bigger numbers come 5th June 2026 - especially if it can keep up the assembly line pace having partnered with Samsung to produce more chips.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

May 20, 2025 - 17:40

Talking Point: The Switch 2 Pre-Order Situation Sucks, But Can Nintendo Do Anything About It?

503sier said than done.

We're a little over two weeks out from the launch of a new console and after eight years of Switch 1, there are plenty of Nintendo fans eager to get going with the next generation. If retailer website chaos is any indicator, demand for the next Switch has been very strong and Nintendo will be encouraged to see the enthusiasm.

Nintendo's sales forecasts are fairly conservative, though, projecting 15 million unit sales in the first 12 months. Given the focus the firm has put on manufacturing enough systems to combat scalpers, plus the positive wave it's riding out of the Switch generation (and a launching with a brand new Mario Kart), we wouldn't be surprised to see bigger numbers come 5th June 2026 - especially if it can keep up the assembly line pace having partnered with Samsung to produce more chips.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com