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

The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hot topic within the video game industry, with analysts predicting a launch price around $400. A recent Bloomberg report, based on Japan-focused analyst predictions, supports this price range. However, some analysts suggest that Nintendo might even set the price at $499. Despite the higher cost, experts anticipate a massive launch for the Switch 2, potentially the biggest console launch ever, regardless of the price point. Tokyo analyst Serkan Toto confidently stated to Bloomberg, "They will sell boatloads of Switch 2 in the first months in particular, almost regardless of the price."

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The anticipated success of the Switch 2 at launch is largely due to the high demand for its initial lineup of games. Toto expects a new Mario Kart, hinted at by Nintendo during the Switch 2 reveal, along with a new 3D Mario game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4, all set to release within the first year. Additionally, third-party support is expected to be robust, with titles like Call of Duty from Activision on the horizon. There's also a long list of rumored third-party titles, including Civilization 7, which its developer Firaxis finds the Switch 2's Joy-Con mouse mode "definitely intriguing." French game and accessory maker Nacon has games ready for the Switch 2, such as Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City. The much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored for the console, and EA has expressed interest in bringing Madden, FC, and The Sims to the Switch 2. However, Activision has yet to officially announce its plans, and Nintendo has not commented on the report.

The expected release date for the Switch 2 is June 2025, as suggested by Japan-based analyst Robin Zhu of Sanford C. Bernstein to Bloomberg. With an initial stock of 6-8 million units, the Switch 2 is poised to outsell its predecessor and the PlayStation 4 and 5, setting new records.

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Concerns have been raised about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war on the Nintendo Switch 2's price. The Trump administration's tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico could affect the price and availability of video games and consoles. However, Bloomberg notes that the Switch 2 will be assembled in both Vietnam and China, which could mitigate these risks due to Vietnam's status as a major U.S. trading partner.

While much about the Switch 2 remains unknown, Nintendo plans to reveal more during a Direct on April 2.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled in January with a brief trailer confirming backwards compatibility features and the addition of a second USB-C port. However, many details, such as other games and the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button, remain undisclosed. The Joy-Con mouse theory has gained traction, and a recent Nintendo patent suggests that the Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers could be attached upside down. This new feature uses magnets instead of rails, allowing for more flexible attachment options. This could lead to innovative gameplay mechanics and give players more control over button placement and other features.