Switch 2 forecast lowered, but it could still fastest-selling console ever | DFC
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The worldwide launch of Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, is eagerly anticipated by gamers and industry experts alike, but concerns about product pricing and supply could impact unit sales forecasts, says data analysis firm DFC Intelligence.
Although the company now believes the Switch 2 will be the fastest-selling console in history, it has lowered its previous forecast of 17 million units sold by 2025 to 15 million due to tariffs imposed on Japanese goods in the US and the potential impact of evolving market conditions.
Nintendo has delayed taking pre-orders in the US while it considers the implications, but the launch date remains unchanged.
Despite these concerns, the Switch 2 enhances Nintendo’s allure among PC gamers and may expand the core adult market, with the system having the potential to reshape the video game market, according to DFC.