Switch 2 Won't Sell As Well As Original Due In Part To Backward Compatibility - Analyst
The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year is expected to be a big moment in the video game industry, and many are wondering how the system is going to sell. Nintendo has not published any sales projections for the system, but one analyst has now said the new console will fail to sell as many units right away compared to the original system.
Joost Van Dreunen of Aldora said in a report that the Switch 2's backwards compatibility support, along with its "relatively modest technical improvements," will "ensure a slower adoption curve." This will be particularly pronounced for cost-conscious consumers, Van Dreunen said. The analyst said the Switch 2 is projected to sell for about $400 at launch, which is $100 more than the Switch launched at in 2017. Other analysts have suggested similar price points, while one analyst believes it could go as high as $500.
Regarding backwards compatibility, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will play games from the original Switch, but not every title will be supported.
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