Overview

• Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have sold out globally, with analysts projecting 16 million units sold in 2025 and over 100 million by 2029.
• Switch 2 pre-orders on the My Nintendo Store UK now require active Switch Online memberships and are capped at one unit per customer.
• GTA 6's delay to May 2026 is expected to reduce 2025 PlayStation and Xbox hardware sales by 700,000 units and cut industry revenue by $2.7 billion.
• Analysts describe the Switch 2 as 'the most important product launch in video game history,' with potential to become the leading console platform.
• Supply chain challenges and tariff uncertainties may limit Switch 2 availability through late summer, raising concerns about meeting consumer demand.