After months of speculation, Nintendo has officially confirmed the existence of the Nintendo Switch 2.
While the company hasn’t revealed the final specs or price, it has given some hints about how much it could cost and how it plans to handle the expected massive demand.
Nintendo Expects Sky-High Demand
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed investors, stating that the company is already ramping up production ahead of the April 2 Nintendo Direct, where more details about the console will be revealed.
“As of now, we are taking the risk and proceeding with production to meet as large a demand as possible,” Furukawa said.
He also acknowledged that rapidly increasing production will be difficult but assured investors that Nintendo is preparing to respond as quickly as possible.
Fighting Scalpers With More Stock
One of the biggest issues with new consoles is scalpers grabbing stock and reselling it at high prices.
Furukawa stated that Nintendo will try to combat this by ensuring retailers get enough units to meet demand.
However, history shows that meeting demand for a highly anticipated console is never easy.
How Much Will the Switch 2 Cost?
While Furukawa didn’t confirm an exact price, he said Nintendo would consider consumer expectations and acknowledged that exchange rates and inflation have changed significantly since the original $299 Nintendo Switch launched in 2017.
What Do the Leaks Say?
- Industry analysts estimate a $400 price tag.
- A Costco Canada leak suggested a price of CAD $499 (~$350 USD), though this could be a placeholder.
- Previous reports hinted that the Switch 2’s power level is close to a PS4 Pro, meaning affordability is likely a priority for Nintendo.
With just weeks to go before the Nintendo Direct on April 2, we won’t have to wait long to see if these predictions hold up.
Will the Switch 2 truly be affordable? And will Nintendo be able to keep up with demand? Stay tuned.