For comparison, the original Nintendo Switch launched at US$299 (RM1,324), making this effectively a US$200 (RM886) hike for its successor should the prediction of some analysts be realised. — Screenshot from YouTube/Nintendo of America
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be priced between US$400 (RM1,772) to US$500 (RM2,215) according to analysts in a Bloomberg report, making it priced on par with Sony's PlayStation 5 and the most expensive Nintendo console yet.
Tokyo-based analyst Serkan Toto said that regardless of the potential price hike, Nintendo will still "sell boatloads of Switch 2 in the first months in particular".
He further cites expectations of a strong software lineup for the Switch 2's first year, including a new Mario Kart, 3D Mario game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4.
Other analysts expect a June launch for the new console and expect an increase of at least US$100 (RM443) over the previous release.
For comparison, the original Nintendo Switch launched at US$299 (RM1,324), making this effectively a US$200 (RM886) hike for its successor should the prediction of some analysts be realised.
Analyst Hideki Yasuda from Toyo Securities was quoted by Bloomberg saying that “the original Switch’s Nvidia chip is estimated to cost US$80 (RM354) per unit, while the Switch 2’s chip is likely to be in the US$130-US$150 (RM575-RM664) range."
“I wouldn’t be surprised if Nintendo goes ahead with US$499 (RM2,210).”
The anticipated launch date of the Switch 2 is still currently in the dark, with Nintendo announcing that the console would be released sometime in 2025.
An upcoming Nintendo Direct centred around the Switch 2 is scheduled for April 2.
