Switching 2 prediction forecasts, but still can be the fastest -selling controller ever DFC

DFC IntelligenceA game analyst said with contracts for experience, it reduces Switch 2 sales expectations for pricing fears. At the same time, DFC Switch 2 is expected to be the control unit system.

DFC Intelligence said that the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 is one of the most important landmarks in the history of video games. While DFC Intelligence reduces unit sales expectations due to pricing fears, Switch 2 is expected to be the fastest control unit system ever.

In a statement, Nintendo said about the Trump administration tariff, “The pre -orders of Nintendo Switch 2 will not start in the United States on April 9, 2025 to assess the potential impact of definitions and advanced market conditions. Nintendo will update the timing later. The launch date of June 5, 2025 has not been implemented.”

According to Nintendo transferred the manufacture of key 2 from China to Vietnam, but Vietnam was also defined.

More importantly, it will continue to grow Nintendo’s growth among computers and main adult market players. In short, Switch 2 has the ability to reshape the video game market, DFC said.

Features and launch details

On April 2, Nintendo has unveiled most of the long -awaited Switch 2. The system is scheduled to be launched on June 5 at $ 450, with the launch price of Mario Kart World at $ 80. The price that raised the eyebrows because it was much more than Nintendo usually charges. Part of the reason is that Switch 2 is a strong upgrade (10 times the strength of graphics) versus the original key.

DFC said that, despite the outstanding price, after attending the Switch 2 First Preview event in New York City, DFC Intelligence believes that Switch 2 will be the console system faster in the first two years. I saw David Cole, CEO of DFC, in this event shortly.

On April 2, Nintendo Direct was the first detection of the Switch 2 device along with the main accessories and upcoming programs.

It includes seven new titles and 10 limited games, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077 and Street Fighter 6. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom
Promises for online expansion subscribers. The game can simulate some of the ancient Nintendo Gamecube games like Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

The effects of the market

As expected, the 2 key looks similar to the original key on the surface. However, there are sufficient improvements and improvements to push a large part of the current alteration base for upgrade. Perhaps the biggest surprise was to support the third party, which will bring more programs to a broader audience in the first place.

PlayStation and Xbox Series X/S are offered devices. However, they failed to redefine the game scene significantly. Switch 2 is an energy upgrade that affects its need, but it also adds enough features to make it a convincing suggestion for both current alteration owners and consumers looking for a diversified new environmental system.

Nintendo’s ability to create and market the new game features is still unprecedented. Portable and community features are very important in the game market today. Microsoft and Sony have bad tracking records in portable game systems, and it is surprising that Nintendo is preparing to take over the initiative in the critical social and societal aspects.

The previous Nintendo platforms were a basis for Nintendo’s programs and services. Large external games had a limited impact on Nintendo platforms. For the original key, the Nintendo program at the first end represents about 80 % of the total program revenue. In comparison, about 85 % of the program units sold on PlayStation are from third -party publishers.

The original key actually proved to be a powerful platform for smaller independent games that are often priced at $ 20 or less. With Switch 2, Nintendo appears to be committed to bringing TRIPLE-A from the third party to the platform. This is expected to be a major change in the market that will open opportunities for publishers who were previously dependent on PlayStation (and to less Xbox).

There is already a wonderful collection of third -party games that reach the new switch. This includes the main sports of electronic arts and interaction between them. Cyberpunk 2077 will get a launching day to switch 2. From from from from from from from from from from the Switch 2, the Cyberpunk 2077 will get Elden Ring to Switch 2, but also announced a large Switch 2 key, The Duskbloods. This was particularly surprising because Sony was investing in the from the FROMSOFTWARE program, the largest minority owner in its mother company, Kadokawa.

Consumer visions

DFC regularly conducts consumer polls to assess games and platform trends. To evaluate the potential of Nintendo Switch 2, DFC focused on two main games:

Advanced computers players:

● To qualify as players on advanced computers, the respondents were asked to create or upgrade their computer systems, and to put marks on them as a displacement of technology and investment in devices. Among this group, 55 % of the respondents were more than 35 years, reflecting a more mature audience with a large purchase.
● The survey revealed that 44 % of all advanced computers have a Nintendo key and use it actively to play games, which indicates its traditional attractiveness even in an audience of personal computers. This contrasts with 23 % of those who own and use PlayStation 5, with a highlight of the unique position by Switch to capture attention from this sector.
● The first users of personal computers give the priority of their computers settings but they still find value in the unique and unique offers, while emphasizing the expansion of the Nintendo range via different profiles for players.

Clear computers players

What platform you own and use to play games?

PlayStation and Xbox Gamers:
● A survey of more than 1,000 PlayStation and Xbox users revealed that 83 % use regularly or more systems (at least once a week).
● Miscellaneous, 67 % also uses the Nintendo key along with the preferred PlayStation or the Xbox control unit, which exposes the key to coexistence in multi -platform families.

Feelings analysis of the key 2

DFC has also collected more than 600 qualified responses to measure consumer positions towards key 2. Comments were collected in four distinctive categories:

● The adopted enthusiastic/early:
Examples include notes like, “I’m excited to switch 2 and I will buy it as soon as possible.”
● Positive but careful:
O phrases such as, “The Switch 2 is an interesting system and I will explore its purchase”, reflects curiosity but frequency.
● negative/not interested:
o Comments such as, “at this time I do not plan to buy key 2, indicate lack of attention in the next system.

In general, 61 % of PlayStation and Xbox users expressed a positive feeling towards Switch 2, which enhances its potential to expand Nintendo audiences through various environmental games for games.

When the switching price of $ 450 was announced on April 2, DFC said it had enjoyed. Anxiety was the economic conditions to lead to a point of $ 500. At $ 450, Switch 2 is a strong value although the original key launched at $ 300.

However, this declaration coincided with the new American tariff, including a 24 % large tariff for Japanese goods, which led to the delay of pre -orders initially on April 9 while assessing the potential impact. The largest total economic challenges facing the video game industry complicate pricing predictions, with DFC design, an increase of 20 % in prices during the next two years.

DFC said it continues to work closely with the gaming agents to prepare for various scenarios, and it is expected that the additional clarity will be when Nintendo issues its profits in May, while DFC will provide a comprehensive update to the market.

Software pricing

The software pricing was another concern, at the price of Mario Cart World and many other Switch 2 games at $ 80. However, it should be noted that most of the third -party AAA games will be launched at $ 70 or less. There is likely to be a major group in pricing programs based on the perceived request and the value of play.

It should also be noted that many switch titles will be granted an upgrade packages that allow the current switch owners to upgrade their switch games to Switch 2 versions. This includes both Legend of Zelda titles that will get the upgrade package listed in any fees for subscribers in the Nintendo Switch Online + Pack Pack (50 Dollar per year). It is expected that the other upgrade packages will cost from $ 10 to $ 20.

The pricing of the total software is not a great concern due to a wide range of prices and promotion
Options.

Switch 2 forecasts

Because of pricing fears, DFC Intelligence reduces its expectations all over the world for 2025 to switch 2 from 17 million to 15 million units. This will continue to make Switch 2 the fastest sales console system ever. It took the best -selling books, including the original Switch, PlayStation 4 and Wii for at least a year to reach the unit level of 15 million.

Low predictions are directly related to supply and pricing. With uninterrupted tariffs and prices, Nintendo may choose to expand its manufacture. If the prices rise dramatically due to the definitions, it is possible that a large part of the potential buyers will decline the purchase until the prices decrease. This position changes and will be closely monitored as DFC updates its expectations regularly throughout the year. In the long run, the upper limit for hardware sales to switch 2 huge. Switch 2 continues a fixed system and the ability to work as a mobile device that clicks in the rich Nintendo history of providing portable tanks/console.

In terms of sales of the total devices unit, Nintendo achieved its peak in 2007-2009 when Wii and DS were available and will regularly sell between 40 to 50 million units per year. DFC said that with the maturity of the switch 2, it has the ability to capture a greater share of the original key.

conclusion

DFC will publish a comprehensive report and an updated briefing on Nintendo Switch 2 after the May Nintendo profits. One of the main concerns remains the newly imposed definitions, a challenge behind the immediate control of Nintendo but has great effects on price and supply predictions.

The DFC team continues to conduct consumer polls, track advanced market conditions, and generate live expectations that are the latest data. While there is a risk that Nintendo will charge less than 2 switch units than expected, DFC said it was still confident of the high demand for the new system.

If we look beyond the immediate pricing challenges, DFC expects Switch 2 to be a resounding success. By its expanded attractiveness and focusing on capturing the new consumer sectors, it is possible to redefine what is the main Nintendo audience. Historically, it is seen as a specialized or independent ecosystem, Nintendo is now ready to directly engage with the wider competitive scene dominated by Sony and Microsoft.

DFC said this transformation could represent a transformational moment for the video game industry, as Switch 2 places itself as a dangerous competitor across many population composition and game types. DFC will continue to track these developments closely to provide implemented visions for their customers, expecting how this dynamic development will form the future of games.