Nintendo Switch 2 Could Launch At A PS5-Level Price, Analysts Predict $399 to $499

Highlights

• Analysts predict the Nintendo Switch 2 to cost between $399 and $499.
• The higher cost could be due to the NVIDIA chip and potential external factors like tariffs.
• The Switch 2 might launch in June with 6–8 million units and is expected to break the first-month console sales records.
• Analysts estimate Nintendo could sell 20 million units in the first year.

The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success and its affordable $299 launch price is often credited as one of the major reasons for the success. Compared to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, it is one of the more reasonably priced gaming consoles. However, it seems that industry analysts think the Nintendo Switch 2 might not turn out to be that budget-friendly. Here’s what we know.

Analysts Predict a Higher Price Tag For Nintendo Switch 2

A Bloomberg report reveals that multiple industry analysts believe the Switch 2 will be more expensive than the original.

Hideki Yasuda (Toyo Securities) estimates that the new NVIDIA chip inside the Switch 2 will cost $130-$150 per unit, compared to $80 for the original Switch’s chip. Because of this, Yasuda predicts a $499 price tag for the new console.

Other analysts including Serkan Toto Yijia Zhai (UBS) and Robin Zhu (Sanford C. Bernstein) think Nintendo will aim a bit lower, predicting a $399 price point. However, they note that external factors like U.S. tariffs could push the price higher.

Nintendo Switch 2 – Possible June Launch

Aside from pricing, Robin Zhu expects Nintendo to launch the Switch 2 in June, with a first-day inventory of 6 to 8 million units. If this holds true, it could make the biggest console launch ever.

For comparison, the original Switch sold 2.7 million units in its first month. Meanwhile, the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 each sold 4.5 million units in their first month.

Moreover, Hiroshi Yamashina (Macquarie Capital) predicts that Nintendo could sell 20 million units within the console’s first year.

A Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2, where the company is expected to reveal more details about the Switch 2. If pricing and launch details are announced, it will finally answer one of the biggest questions fans have about the upcoming console.

Check out Nintendo Switch 2’s official First-look trailer –

FAQs

Q1. How much is the Nintendo Switch 2 expected to cost?

Answer. Analysts estimate the price will range between $399 and $499, influenced by the higher cost of the new NVIDIA chip and potential external factors like tariffs.

Q2. When might the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, and how many units are expected initially?

Answer. The console is predicted to launch in June with a first-day inventory of 6–8 million units, potentially setting a new record for console sales.

Q3. What are the projected sales for the Nintendo Switch 2 in its first year?

Answer. Analysts predict Nintendo could sell 20 million units within the first year of the Switch 2’s release.

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