The arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 is a moment that gamers are particularly looking forward to, as it will mark a turning point in the video game industry. It will represent its new generation of consoles for Nintendo, with a more powerful, more ergonomic machine and with a larger screen. There is no doubt that the console will be in high demand upon its release and in the years to come, especially when you consider the dizzying sales of the current Switch.
But while some are preparing for this exciting moment, other gamers and analysts are worried about the traditional shortage that occurs when a console is launched. Nintendo is, however, well aware of the risks and today announced that it is doing everything it can to ensure a constant and sufficient supply.
Shuntaro Furukawa's first words
During an interview with the Nikkei media, Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about scalpers and the risks they represent. This is the first time that the president of Nintendo has spoken since the official announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2. The company is usually very discreet, and once again, Shuntaro Furukawa is clear and concise. He tells the Japanese newspaper:
This doesn't tell us anything about the methods used by the console to prevent the impact of scalpers, but the firm at least attests to taking their existence into account. This is good news since it is an aspect that had been neglected in 2017 when the current Nintendo Switch was released. The latter had experienced a few weeks of shortages, which triggered an advantageous resale system for the smartest buyers.
An ambitious future for the Nintendo Switch 2
It should be remembered that Nintendo wants to sell nearly 20 million Nintendo Switch 2s worldwide in one year, with nearly 5 million consoles just for American users. The goal is huge, but not impossible. In 8 years of existence, the Nintendo Switch has managed to reach the 150 million units sold mark. It doesn't dethrone the Nintendo DS or Sony's PlayStation 2, but it's one of the most popular machines in the world. There's no reason why its successor won't be just as successful, especially if it's the same model, only better.
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