You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here While the Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed, the console was immediately met with online discourse surrounding its pricing. Despite the price of the console and—more pressingly—the price of software, the new Nintendo console is now expected to be the biggest console launch of all time. With the console’s demand in some regions “far exceeding” Nintendo’s expectations and the console’s hype causing accessories such as MicroSD Express cards to sell out worldwide, the console is now predicted to be the biggest console launch in gaming history. Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be the biggest console launch ever Via Bloomberg, Japan analyst firm Pelham Smithers Associates predicts that the new Nintendo Switch 2 handheld will sell 6.6 million pre-orders globally during its launch period. For comparison, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 managed to sell 4.5 million units during their first two months of release. “As Japan accounts for a third of global Switch installation base, it implies 6.6 million pre-orders globally,” said Pelham Smithers. While the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is muddied due to the constantly changing United States tariff situation, the new Nintendo console is in a much stronger position for launch than the PS5. PlayStation 5 demand was high, but it’s release was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, a global chip shortage and a huge scalping problem. With Nintendo incorporating anti-scalping methods, it seems that the vast majority of demand for the console is organic. Despite the online complaints for the new console, it isn’t too surprising to see the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 eclipse that of the PlayStation 5. For more coverage of the upcoming Nintendo handheld, read about how Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cartridges also work on the original Switch. Additionally, read about the variable pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Packs and why they change so drastically between releases. Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share