Switch 2 Turns One: Fast Start, Price Hike Ahead, and the Push for Exclusives
On its first anniversary, the Switch 2 is Nintendo’s fastest-selling console, with 2.4 million units in its first month and 19.86 million sold by March 31, outpacing the original Switch and major rivals; momentum is expected to slow with a forecast of 16.5 million more in the next year, while the system faces growing competition from PC handhelds and a price rise to $500 in September; though third-party and indie hits fill the lineup, Nintendo will need more strong first-party exclusives to keep the edge, plus a continued shift toward digital that cuts physical costs.
