Nintendo Switch 2 is arguably "the most important product launch in video game history," analysts say, who reckon it will have sold 100 million in its first 5 years

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Market research firm 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:DFC Intelligence believes that the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch 2 will not only be the fastest-selling console ever but th🧸at it is "arguably the most important product launch in video game history," it says in a .

DFC Intelligence, alongside a lot of us, expected both the Nintendo Switch 2 and GTA 6 to be the injection of life gaming needed after the surge of layoffs and closures across the industry, but now that 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:GTA has been delayed unti🧸𝄹l May 26, 2026, the ball is in Nintendo's court.

The firm calls the Switch 2 "the key driver of industry growth for 2025," w♏ith it expecting 16 million consoles sold over the next year (although the analysts reckon it could sell up to 20 million if supply and demand are kept up).

However, even with that steꦏllar first-year prediction, the firm also thinks that things will not slow down and has high expectations of Nintendo's new system. "The Switch 2, along with the growth of mobile PC game devices, is redefining the landscape of the video game industry." it says, adding, "DFC forecasts that by the end of 2029, the Sw🍨itch 2 will have sold over 100 million units, making it the leading console system by a wide margin."

The Nintendo Switch hit the 100 million mark back in 2022, so this could pote𒉰ntially put the Switch 2 onﷺ track to hit that number a year earlier than its predecessor if this comes to pass.

If the 100 million claim wasn't bold enough, DFC also reckons that "the next few years could see Nint𒀰endo for the first time becoming the primary partner for third-party game publishers."

Given that we've seen the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and Elden Ring announced for the platform , it's definitely a possibility, but it will likely come down to if the Switch 2 is powerfuꦏl enough to handle the rapid advancement of✨ game tech.

If you're keeping up with all the latest 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch 2 news, be sure to check out our roundup of upcoming澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询: Switch 2 games, too.

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