Do you think the Switch 2 will reach the success of the Switch?

Is the Switch 2 going to sell as much as the Switch?

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Yes and no (success, yes, Switch numbers, no).

Doubtful if it will outsell the Switch, because COVID gave them a huge boost in sales.

But unless and until Nintendo go out of their way to fuck things up with marketing and messaging like what they did with the Wii U, I don't see why it wouldn't sell another 100 million consoles.

The Switch will easily cross 170 and probably even more than 180 million lifetime, by the time Nintendo stop production.
 
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Probably not because many will still stick to Switch 1 which still have plenty of life. Also, Covid probably help with the Switch sales.
 
No, Sony and Microsoft are realizing what an untapped market the handheld space is. My guess is you'll see them attempt to break in and steal some of the money from Nintendo over the next 4-5 years. Even if the consoles are a failure and they only pull 10 million units each from Nintendo, that's enough to prevent the Switch 2 from surpassing the Switch 1.
 
Even might not chasing out near Switch, it still can be powerful in sales if played right. Nintendo should not thinking about gimmick anymore, their formula in switch is proven to be very successful. Just prolong it with capability upgrades, BC, better hardwares, better built, and continue with their supports like before.
 
My gut says no. Probably will hold #1 in Japan and do ok outside of Japan. I'd guess 20-30% less than the OG Switch worldwide. Maybe worse, depending on launch titles.
 
Nintendo Switch is about to become the best-selling console of all time. While I think its successor will be successful, it's unlikely to surpass.
 
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I definitely think this is going to be very successful. Of course you know there's going to be artificial stock making it difficult to get it first like most Nintendo hardware products.
 
No, I don't believe so, but I only expect iterative designs going forward as their main hardware. I do believe they will release an all digital sku and try to lean more into some subscription model, maybe even making certain games exclusive to it.
 
It's gonna be $400, I think even Nintendo know it won't come anywhere near switch 1, but with good software, I see them selling 70 million plus lifetime,
 
The type of Nintendo's customers don't have a clue about tech, don't give a fuck about what their kids playing as long it's rated for kids, they usually don't engage with their kids cause these games aren't for grown-ups, that's what %85 of the consumer base thinks, the rest like us who gives a shit and stressful enough about sales topic, these, Nintendo literally don't give a fuck about them.
 
If we get a re-run of the Switch library, I think it'll do well, but perhaps not as well as the Switch.

If it has enough technical muscle to function as a lower spec multiplat console, it will dominate.
 
Novelty gone, higher price of hardware and software (I feel it'll be higher than what people believe in terms of hardware), no pandemic boost, an audience less willing to move on.
In no word it will.
 
I don't think it will match the Switch in sales, mainly because the handheld market now has a ton of competition, weirdly enough, from the PC space.

This doesn't mean it won't be a massive success. I expect it to make Nintendo more money overall than the first.
 
The Switch is already the second best selling console ever I think (third, if you count handhelds which is fair in this case, lol) so I'd imagine most wouldn't expect it to quite hit that height again. The PS2 is the best selling console ever and Sony hasn't come close to matching it in 3 tries since then, but they were still successful.
 
I voted no, but I'm thinking about in terms of hardware and software unit sales. Between all of the systems that has released post Ps2 the only one who got close was the Nintendo DS, and not even that managed to beat it. Seems extremely unlikely that "Switch 2" will reach anywhere close to these heights imo. Switch was lightning in a bottle.

But "Switch 2" could very well generate more money for them than the Switch if they keep increasing the prices of the online subscription, move more into MTX, move first party software pricing to $70 etc.
 
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No. I hope I'm wrong, but the Switch had everything going for it and I don't see a repeat of the same magnitude. A comeback story that reintroduced many people to console gaming, a novel new hardware configuration, Breath of the Wild, and a low price compared to every other console out there. Switch 2 will be extremely successful, but I don't think it will have that cultural impact quite the same as the first.
 
It'll do well but won't beat the OG

Switch is up there with PS2 and might even overtake it at some point.

Switch had BOTW as a launch title which really helped it. Switch 2 looks like it won't have any major titles from Zelda/Pokemon. Maybe a Mario game. I bought a Switch just for BOTW but don't think there will be anything that will make me want this at launch.
 
Can't vote [yet] but maybe.

It doesn't depend on 2025 but how they handle it in 2027-2028+. If there are legs to the launch era titles, 3rd party ports, and what all Zelda, Animal Crossing, Mario [Kart] have next.

I could see it being explosively successful if it launches with Mario, Mario Kart, and top recent AAA titles. GTA V port and the rest is history
 
Unless they really screw up it'll clear 100 million units easy. People don't want to play their Switch 1 forever and there's really no legit competition in the handheld space. Add onto that the best first party library and it's guaranteed to succeed.

But no I doubt it'll be the best selling console of all time which is where the Switch is going to finish.
 
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It's gonna be $400, I think even Nintendo know it won't come anywhere near switch 1, but with good software, I see them selling 70 million plus lifetime,
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The $500 (now $550, and regional price increase as well) PS5 is all set to sell above 100 million consoles easily before the PS6 even launches in 2027.

You're deluded if you think the Switch 2 won't.
 
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The type of Nintendo's customers don't have a clue about tech, don't give a fuck about what their kids playing as long it's rated for kids, they usually don't engage with their kids cause these games aren't for grown-ups, that's what %85 of the consumer base thinks, the rest like us who gives a shit and stressful enough about sales topic, these, Nintendo literally don't give a fuck about them.
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... Bro? You think 30 milion botw copies were sold to kids only? I think Nintendo wishes it was as easy as you said, wiiu would've flown off the shelves

Back IT i think the switch was in an unique market situation. I don't think switch2 can pass it and become the most sold console of all time. 100-120m as a range sounds realistic to me
 
I don't see any possibility this can happen:

1. Switch 1 offered the unique ability to play at least older games (like Skyrim or Witcher 3) away from home. Now there's Steam Deck and dozens of other portable devices.

2. All of those other handhelds let you play most of the Steam games, plus a lot of other games. And Switch 2 will only let you play Switch 1 and 2 games. Why buy a Switch 2 to only play outdated Switch 1 games and a few new Switch 2 games when you can buy a Lenovo Legion Go S or even still a Steam Deck and have access to a library of tens of thousands of games. Hell, as far as I know, even playing Switch 1 games on a Steam Deck is perfectly legal, as long as you buy the game itself.
 
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100m yes, 150m no.

No pandemic boost this time, plus more competition.

It could generate more profit than Switch however, and maybe have higher software sales.
 
Might be around that area in lifetime revenue depending on the price, but it's probably a bit optimistic to think it'll even outsell the Wii.
 
Woopah said:
100m yes, 150m no.

No pandemic boost this time, plus more competition.

It could generate more profit than Switch however, and maybe have higher software sales.
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There's also a chance Sony and Microsoft reaching new heights with their content as well as 3rd party studios.
 
If Nintendo doesn't screw something up at the last minute then...
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Their recent trend says no based on their next console after a successful one failing. SNES to N64. Wii to Wii U. I gotta think that trend doesn't apply here though since this is basically a carbon copy of switch. I'm gonna say it's a big success but not the same as switch as there's more variables this time with competition.
 
If the rumours about it being another handheld with dock are true I'll immediately lose a good chunk of my interest. (I know I'm in the minority but I'd much prefer a dedicated console that sits under my tv like an Xbox or PS5. But apparently that kinda thing doesn't sell well in Japan.)
I'll probably end up contradicting myself an buying a day one unit because: A - they tend to be easier to mod/hack & 2 - I love me some Mario/Zelda/Metroid etc.
 
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There's also a chance Sony and Microsoft reaching new heights with their content as well as 3rd party studios.
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True, but Nintendo will have stronger third party support this time. Plus they could reach new heights with their first party content.
 
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