Nintendo Sells 10 Million Switch 2 But Original Switch Support ENDING
48The next generation is here, and Nintendo is shifting gears! With the Nintendo Switch 2 out, the focus is squarely on the future. And what a launch it's been! So let's take a look as Nintendo Sells 10 Million Switch 2s But Original Switch Support may be ENDING.
🎉 Switch 2's Massive Launch Success
Nintendo recently announced a staggering milestone: the Nintendo Switch 2 has shipped 10 million units worldwide since its launch! That is a colossal number, firmly establishing the new console's success right out of the gate. This incredible debut clearly demonstrates the massive demand for Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
👋 Farewell, Original Switch?
This phenomenal success comes with a clear, if expected, consequence: Nintendo is transitioning its primary focus away from the original Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite models to concentrate on the new Switch 2. While Nintendo rarely looks back, this official shift marks the beginning of the end for dedicated support of the original Switch family.
This transition makes complete sense from a business standpoint, but it leaves many fans and industry watchers wondering about the legacy hardware. While Switch 1 games are still playable and backwards compatible on the Switch 2, the development pipeline will inevitably move fully to the new console. If you're considering buying an original Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED this holiday season, don't panic! Thanks to the backward compatibility of the Switch 2, your Switch 1 games will remain popular and playable for the foreseeable future. However, be prepared to see the industry transition rapidly to Switch 2-exclusive titles.
We also anticipate a continuing industry trend toward digital downloads and away from physical game cards (at least in their current form) as the ecosystem evolves.
❓ Is a Switch Lite 2 on the Horizon?
The end of the original Switch's life cycle brings up a critical question: What about a Switch Lite 2?
The original Switch Lite has been a hit, cornering the purely handheld market and hitting a crucial, more affordable price point. Even with the slightly higher hardware prices introduced earlier this year, the Lite offers significant savings compared to the Switch OLED or the premium Nintendo Switch 2.
We know how popular that budget-friendly, dedicated handheld system is. Logically, a Switch Lite 2 would be a smart move to capture the low-end market. However, our current feeling is that Nintendo is placing all its eggs in the Switch 2 basket for the time being. While an eventual Lite 2 or even a Switch 2 OLED model later down the road is certainly possible, it doesn't seem likely to be their immediate next step. For now, the focus is all on maximizing the success of the flagship Switch 2.
What do you think? Will we see a Switch Lite 2, or is Nintendo going all-in on one form factor? Are you buying a Switch 2, or sticking with your original for now? Let me know your thoughts on the future of the Switch family and the potential for a budget-friendly handheld in the comments below!
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