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[Baemono]

Looks like the Switch 2 has had a pretty decent first two months in the U.S. And is outpacing the original Switch.

Nintendo Switch 2 is 75% ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1 in the U.S.

As part of the latest United States gaming sales report from Circana, we’re now hearing that Nintendo Switch 2 is 75 percent ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1. The new console has now surpassed two million units sold in the U.S. Gaming hardware sales in the U.S. were up 21 percent in...

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Without denying the huge success that is the Switch 2, it is a bit misleading, selling faster than a new product that was following a historical flop is expected.

We had a similar situation for the Xbox One compared to 360 https://www.thetechgame.com/News/si...ne-selling-twice-as-fast-as-xbox-360-npd.html

 

[Mozza]

Without denying the huge success that is the Switch 2, it is a bit misleading, selling faster than a new product that was following a historical flop is expected.

We had a similar situation for the Xbox One compared to 360 https://www.thetechgame.com/News/si...ne-selling-twice-as-fast-as-xbox-360-npd.html

The Wii U situation is irrelevant. The original Switch was a success right out of the gate and just continued to sell well.

 

[Mozza]

Leaving out one simple fact. The Nintendo Switch was limited in sales due to it was sold out. Nintendo could not make them fast enough.

The Switch 2, Nintendo made a ton of because they have been sitting on it for awhile. If Nintendo Switch 1 were made as abundant as the Switch 2, it would be no contest. I can walk into almost any retailer and buy a Switch 2 right off the shelf. The Switch 1 was flying off shelves it's first 2 years after release. Nintendo couldn't keep up.

BTW, the Switch 2 is only selling well at the present time due to novelty. It's already wearing off and the bad news keeps coming in for the Switch 2. Seems like 3rd party games mostly are going to run like ass so it' cannot be one's main platform.

Laughit up now, In a year from now you are going to look like a total tool. I am saving all these so you morons who want to act superior will get spoon fed your crow.

This comment demonstrates how some on here simply do not get it. I feel this stems from the fact they would much prefer Nintendo to be producing an uber powerful dedicated home console that directly competes with Sony and Microsoft's current machines. If Nintendo did this then they would simply not exist in the console space as there are already two major players in this core arena. This would leave Nintendo simply as a software publisher and all their games would be released on Sony and Microsoft's consoles.

It also demonstrates how niche the core hobby gamers really are. They simply feel if they do not personally like something it's automatically everyone else. The only one million or so subscribers to sites like digital foundry should be a bit of a clue. All we have had from a small minority is negative comments around price and game cards. But none of these guys seem to notice the things Nintendo have done right like making sure there was enough stock etc. And of course we get the tired old Wii to Wii U comparisons, when in fact the Switch to Switch 2 is nowhere near the same situation. And they are simply not comparing apples with apples here.

Like I said way before the Switch 2 launch. Nintendo have done a very good job making the Switch into a very popular brand. But outside of this keeping Nintendo's profile high with the massive success of the Mario Bros movie. Another awesome idea was the home screen news option, This reaches people that would not normally visit gaming websites and videogame forums. And it's been promoting the Switch 2 to it's existing userbase for a while now.

Why anybody on here is surprised by any of this bogglers my mind.

 

[Leopold]

Without denying the huge success that is the Switch 2, it is a bit misleading, selling faster than a new product that was following a historical flop is expected.

We had a similar situation for the Xbox One compared to 360 https://www.thetechgame.com/News/si...ne-selling-twice-as-fast-as-xbox-360-npd.html

This was 10 years ago. It isn't exactly relevant at this point.

 

[apple_of_enlightenment]

I hope other console makers take note that if inventory is available during the launch window it kills scalpers and sets launch sales records.

I think Switch 2 will do insanely well, but this is basically down to them making way more of them.

Is that because there is more demand or just more units to go around for those that want them?

The Switch 2, Nintendo made a ton of because they have been sitting on it for awhile. If Nintendo Switch 1 were made as abundant as the Switch 2, it would be no contest.

Secret salt.

 

[LordOcidax]

Secret salt.

If you have huge stock of something is going to magically break a lot of records. That's why the Switch 2 is having success.

 

[KU_]

From Installbase.

"For the ones wondering sales of ~480K during the second month of a console launched outside the holiday season (Nov->Dec) is the best result recorded until now.
~2.08M is also the new record for the first two months (regardless of holiday season launch or not)"

Thank you.

 

[Team Skoda]

 

[RAIDEN1]

This thread reminds me of this video, (why is Nintendo holding back??)

 

[MrA]

Leaving out one simple fact. The Nintendo Switch was limited in sales due to it was sold out. Nintendo could not make them fast enough.

The Switch 2, Nintendo made a ton of because they have been sitting on it for awhile. If Nintendo Switch 1 were made as abundant as the Switch 2, it would be no contest. I can walk into almost any retailer and buy a Switch 2 right off the shelf. The Switch 1 was flying off shelves it's first 2 years after release. Nintendo couldn't keep up.

BTW, the Switch 2 is only selling well at the present time due to novelty. It's already wearing off and the bad news keeps coming in for the Switch 2. Seems like 3rd party games mostly are going to run like ass so it' cannot be one's main platform.

Laughit up now, In a year from now you are going to look like a total tool. I am saving all these so you morons who want to act superior will get spoon fed your crow.

Original switches where no longer sold out by late summer 2017 in the us, I was able to buy 5 of them for family in September 2017 with no issue, Walmart was even selling the splatoon 2 bundle on clearance by the end of December 2017

 

[rodrigolfp]

Mario Kart World.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Gross. This is why we won't see heavy advancement in gaming as Sony and Microsoft will want to thrive off these coat tails.

 

[Lokaum D+]

But nobody buys Pokemon games anymore because of their poor graphics.... Well at least some on here lol..

Thats the sad part, ppl should have self respect and not buy the lazy ass pokémon games that Gamefreak/Nintendo put out, but since Gamefreak/Nintendo know the level of retardation of their fanbase, they are 100% sure that they ll sell millions of copies by just doing the bare minimum for the 20 year in a row.

I remember when i was a kid playing pokémons yellow and i saw pokémon Stadium for the first time, i was like "damn, pokémons games ll be lit in the future", how naive i was

 

[Woopah]

The thread title makes it sound launch aligned but the article compares data from last month?

The article does both. It compare July 2025 to July 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series and Switch, and also compares the first two months of Switch 2 to the first two months of Switch.

Leaving out one simple fact. The Nintendo Switch was limited in sales due to it was sold out. Nintendo could not make them fast enough.

The Switch 2, Nintendo made a ton of because they have been sitting on it for awhile. If Nintendo Switch 1 were made as abundant as the Switch 2, it would be no contest. I can walk into almost any retailer and buy a Switch 2 right off the shelf. The Switch 1 was flying off shelves it's first 2 years after release. Nintendo couldn't keep up.

BTW, the Switch 2 is only selling well at the present time due to novelty. It's already wearing off and the bad news keeps coming in for the Switch 2. Seems like 3rd party games mostly are going to run like ass so it' cannot be one's main platform.

Laughit up now, In a year from now you are going to look like a total tool. I am saving all these so you morons who want to act superior will get spoon fed your crow.

What shipment numbers are you expecting from Switch 2 in this fiscal year and the next one?

 

[PatientGamer]

I haven't purchased a Nintendo product since the NDS Lite, I think it may be time to dip back in. Such a shame they don't do price drops though.

 

[Lokaum D+]

I haven't purchased a Nintendo product since the NDS Lite, I think it may be time to dip back in. Such a shame they don't do price drops though.

Their products are like a luxury itens, you dont put price on luxury itens, you pay whatever for that feeling of superioty that only a brand of this caliber can give you.

 

[Kabelly]

A whole generation of Switch games are still available for Switch 2. It will keep selling because there is literally more than enough to play for new Switch buyers.

I bought one because my Day 1 Switch was literally on the way out. Pretty sure it got a swollen battery. Plus the upgrade is everything I wanted in a successor minus the OLED screen.

I just wish there were more frequent updates to Switch 1 games. Animal Crossing is the second best selling game on the system and it still runs at 30.

 

[Mozza]

Thats the sad part, ppl should have self respect and not buy the lazy ass pokémon games that Gamefreak/Nintendo put out, but since Gamefreak/Nintendo know the level of retardation of their fanbase, they are 100% sure that they ll sell millions of copies by just doing the bare minimum for the 20 year in a row.

I remember when i was a kid playing pokémons yellow and i saw pokémon Stadium for the first time, i was like "damn, pokémons games ll be lit in the future", how naive i was

The market they are going after is simply not ourselves anymore. Which is a real shame for the gamers who have grown up with the franchise. Of course it will be interesting to see what they do with a game built from the ground up for the Switch 2.... But not holding my breath lol.

 

[Mozza]

Their products are like a luxury itens, you dont put price on luxury itens, you pay whatever for that feeling of superioty that only a brand of this caliber can give you.

You are correct... I feel vastly superior to all those idiots with their graystation and eggs box consoles. It's the only reason I bought a Switch 2 in the first place lol.

 

[Plies]

The Switch 2 is now the best value in gaming.

 

[Sinozen]

Secret salt.

Stop your fanboying. That's a valid question.

 

[bitbydeath]

The article does both. It compare July 2025 to July 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series and Switch, and also compares the first two months of Switch 2 to the first two months of Switch.

No it doesn't.
There is no talk or data provided outside of the 75% difference sold in July.

 

[Mozza]

Nintendo are now doomed in Japan as well. I was pretty sure it was still tough to get a Switch 2 in Japan.... But how wrong was I? lol

 

[Mozza]

Is that because there is more demand or just more units to go around for those that want them?

Are those two things not very similar?

 

[Kacho]

This thread reminds me of this video, (why is Nintendo holding back??)

Why does he dress like a 13-year-old

 

[MrA]

No it doesn't.
There is no talk or data provided outside of the 75% difference sold in July.

Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo’s eighth/ninth generation hybrid console, succeeding both the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U. The system launched in early 2017. The main features are its capacitive screen, detachable wireless motion controllers and it’s charging dock converter which will output the...

vgsales.fandom.com

Switch sold ~900k in the us in March and ~300k in april

Didn't reach 2 million sold until September, https://www.vg247.com/switch-has-so...-npd-hardware-charts-for-third-month-in-a-row

 

[Fake]

The Meltdowns when Switch 2 sales surpass PS5...will be legendary.

They already are even without surpassing.

 

[bitbydeath]

Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo’s eighth/ninth generation hybrid console, succeeding both the Nintendo 3DS and the Wii U. The system launched in early 2017. The main features are its capacitive screen, detachable wireless motion controllers and it’s charging dock converter which will output the...

vgsales.fandom.com

Switch sold ~900k in the us in March and ~300k in april

Didn't reach 2 million sold until September, https://www.vg247.com/switch-has-so...-npd-hardware-charts-for-third-month-in-a-row

The article is lacking the info was my point.
The article only talks about current Switch.

 

[LordOcidax]

The article is lacking the info was my point.
The article only talks about current Switch.

Switch 2 was not out in 2024

 

[tr1p1ex]

The surprise would have been poor launch window sales.

 

[Parazels]

I still think that this time it won't be a walk in the park for Nintendo, despite the good start.

 

[LordOcidax]

I still think that this time it won't be a walk in the park for Nintendo, despite the good start.

There is an issue for the whole video game industry, not only Nintendo right now. Still, i think that Nintendo is in the best position right now compared to the competition.

 

[Zacfoldor]

How do the first two months sales numbers compare to other consoles launches?

Best ever. New Record.

Edit: Nintendo haters, the grifter you willed into life is worse than Colt Eastwood and you should feel bad for what you spawned. Pathetic.

 

[Parazels]

There is an issue for the whole video game industry, not only Nintendo right now. Still, i think that Nintendo is in the best position right now compared to the competition.

Right now there is no competition. But let's see what happens when Microsoft and Sony take on Nintendo in the handheld market! (And Valve, if they promote Steam Deck 2).

 

[leo-j]

Right now there is no competition. But let's see what happens when Microsoft and Sony take on Nintendo in the handheld market! (And Valve, if they promote Steam Deck 2).

you have 20+ pc handhelds, and like a super dominant free 2 play mobile gaming world with tablets and smart phones. This is literally why sony stopped at ps vita, and are playing with the portal release.

Despite all of that, the switch is going to outsell the DS.

Switch 2 is starting off very well. Historically better than anything else, market is the most competitive it has ever been.

 

[LordOcidax]

Right now there is no competition. But let's see what happens when Microsoft and Sony take on Nintendo in the handheld market! (And Valve, if they promote Steam Deck 2).

Those are going to be PC handhelds, is going to happen the same as the OG Steamdeck and others PC handhelds vs Switch 1.

 

[bitbydeath]

Switch 2 was not out in 2024

Switch 1 didn't launch in 2024

 

[LordOcidax]

Switch 1 didn't launch in 2024

 

[Zacfoldor]

Right now there is no competition. But let's see what happens when Microsoft and Sony take on Nintendo in the handheld market! (And Valve, if they promote Steam Deck 2).

If I own a PS6 and I could choose between a PS6 portable to go with it or a Switch 2, there is no world in which I would buy the PS6 lite over the switch 2. The Switch 2 would give me access to the entire Nintendo catalog.

Since the Switch 1 came out, the switch has been a supplementary console. It goes well when paired with the big boys. I can main game on PS6/PC/XSX and then play Nintendo games/indies on the Nintendo console. That won't change because of Sony's handheld. The xbox one is even WORSE and not even in competition. Steam Deck 2 is the only argument here, and it could be a disruptor you are correct, but no the PS6 portable and the asus portable are irrelevant and not a threat to anyone except the companies who made them.

 

[bitbydeath]

 

[Parazels]

Those are going to be PC handhelds, is going to happen the same as the OG Steamdeck and others PC handhelds vs Switch 1.

you have 20+ pc handhelds, and like a super dominant free 2 play mobile gaming world with tablets and smart phones. This is literally why sony stopped at ps vita, and are playing with the portal release.

Despite all of that, the switch is going to outsell the DS.

Switch 2 is starting off very well. Historically better than anything else, market is the most competitive it has ever been.

1) The first generations of those pc-handhelds were full of flaws, but they are being fixed.
Switch 2 won't be able to change significantly over the next 7 years, except for minor improvements (bigger storage, OLED).

2) As I said, juggernauts have not joined the race yet.

3) In a few years Nintendo can end up in a very awkward position if Switch 2 turns out to be too inferior to the alternative handhelds.

 

[LordOcidax]

1) The first generations of those pc-handhelds were full of flaws, but they are being fixed.
Switch 2 won't be able to change significantly over the next 7 years, except for minor improvements (bigger storage, OLED).

2) As I said juggernauts have not joined the race yet.

3) In a few years years Nintendo can end up in a very awkward position if Switch 2 turns out to be too inferior to the alternative handhelds.

The only juggernaut in the handheld space is Nintendo. With the others handhelds you can play the same game on whatever system you choose, and people tends to choose the most powerful and is not going to be handheld in the most cases. Also looks like the PS community doesn't want a handheld, because that would create a worse Series X and Series S situation.

 

[Woopah]

No it doesn't.
There is no talk or data provided outside of the 75% difference sold in July.

Yes it does. The article is saying that what Switch 2 sold in it's first 2 months is 75% higher than what Switch did in its first 2 months:

As part of the latest United States gaming sales report from Circana, we're now hearing that Nintendo Switch 2 is 75 percent ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1.

It could be worded better but that's what they mean. The 75% difference isn't for July specifically.

The link they provide is more explicit.

 

[tr1p1ex]

1) The first generations of those pc-handhelds were full of flaws, but they are being fixed.
Switch 2 won't be able to change significantly over the next 7 years, except for minor improvements (bigger storage, OLED).

2) As I said, juggernauts have not joined the race yet.

3) In a few years Nintendo can end up in a very awkward position if Switch 2 turns out to be too inferior to the alternative handhelds.

They said the same thing about the DS.

With handhelds it's not about pure specs.

 

[RAIDEN1]

Why does he dress like a 13-year-old

I don't know but outside of his dress sense, he has got some valid points, about Nintendo intentionally holding back dev kits?

 

[Parazels]

They said the same thing about the DS.

With handhelds it's not about pure specs.

The analogy doesn't hold.

1) Game development used to be much cheaper and DS exclusives were not a problem for developers.
2) DS had unique control and interface. Now it's gone - all the handhelds are basically the same.

 

[tr1p1ex]

The analogy doesn't hold.

1) Game development used to be much cheaper and DS exclusives were not a problem for developers.
2) DS had unique control and interface. Now it's gone - all the handhelds are basically the same.

Completely holds.

Because your two reasons are not the main reasons why the DS thrived. The main reasons are price, 1st party games, battery life, size(portability,) lack of heat, and games made for handheld.

Plus Switch 2 still retains uniqueness. Dock included. Detachable controllers. Motion control. Mouse aiming.

Pc handhelds have a disadvantage that the PSP didn't have which is the games aren't made for them specifically. So going to be less plug and play.

I just don't see them being any competition for Switch 2. They are more competition for other pc gaming hardware.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Why does he dress like a 13-year-old

 

[IntentionalPun]

Secret salt.

Seriously no salt here; only pepper.

 

[blacktout]

1) The first generations of those pc-handhelds were full of flaws, but they are being fixed.
Switch 2 won't be able to change significantly over the next 7 years, except for minor improvements (bigger storage, OLED).

What kind of significant changes are you expecting in future PC handhelds? Most of the ones I've seen have roughly the same form factor and feature set. Are you just suggesting that they're going to eventually offer more power at a competitive price point with the Switch 2?

Because that was already true of the Steam Deck vs. the OG Switch and it still hasn't broken 5 million units sold. Which is great for a PC handheld, but not likely to substantially threaten the Switch 2.

Also, the first significant revision to the Switch 2 will probably be a Switch 2 Lite, which would be targeting a very different audience than that targeted by PC handhelds.

2) As I said, juggernauts have not joined the race yet.

I agree that it'll be interesting to see what kind of impact PlayStation's handheld has on the market, but didn't Microsoft scuttle their handheld in favor of a partnership with ASUS? I doubt that the considerably more expensive ROG Ally X will threaten the Switch 2.

3) In a few years Nintendo can end up in a very awkward position if Switch 2 turns out to be too inferior to the alternative handhelds.

Except that this was exactly the position that the Switch was in relative to the Steam Deck and it had a negligible impact on its sales. Hell, the Steam Deck was even reasonably price competitive with the Switch and it didn't seem to matter. Meanwhile, most of the high end PC handhelds that noticably outperform the Switch 2 are substantially more expensive, and given "market conditions" that's unlikely to change anytime soon.