Will it be difficult to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. at launch and throughout 2025? Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser has stated the company is confident it will have sufficient inventory to satisfy demand "throughout the holiday season."
In an interview with IGN discussing the new Nintendo San Francisco store opening, Bowser acknowledged the "strongly positive" initial reception for the Switch 2 and outlined plans for a steady supply throughout 2025. The console is set to launch on June 5.
“Last week, [Nintendo President] Mr. [Shuntaro] Furukawa announced our forecast of 15 million units for the Nintendo Switch 2 and 4.5 million units for the original Nintendo Switch for the fiscal year," Bowser stated.
“That forecast is aimed at matching the successful launch trajectory of the original Nintendo Switch in its first ten months. For our U.S. plans, we believe our production and supply chain will allow us to meet consumer demand. The early, positive reaction to the Switch 2 has been evident in our pre-order numbers. We have a strategy for a continuous product flow that will be available through the holidays.”
This is encouraging news for U.S. shoppers hoping to secure a Switch 2 this year. The pre-order process has been challenging for many. After a delay due to recent tariffs, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders began on April 24, with the standalone console priced at $449.99 — and the experience was about as chaotic as anticipated. Additionally, Nintendo cautioned U.S. customers who pre-ordered via the My Nintendo Store, noting that release-day delivery cannot be guaranteed due to exceptionally high demand.
However, Bowser's latest remarks suggest those who have pre-ordered will ultimately receive their console. For more details, consult IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
Amidst these developments, there are ongoing concerns about tariffs and whether Nintendo might be compelled to increase the Switch 2's price. When asked if he could commit to the $450 price point at launch and beyond, Bowser responded.
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His response was cautious but indicated Nintendo intends to honor the announced pricing as a commitment to consumers.
"We made a commitment by announcing the pricing for the standalone console at $449 and the Mario Kart World bundle at $499," Bowser explained.
"We felt it was crucial to establish that price, even after new tariffs were announced, to give consumers confidence. The market situation is still very fluid, and it's hard to predict future changes over the coming months or weeks. Nevertheless, our commitment is to find ways, within current or evolving market conditions, to make our products—including the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware—as accessible as possible."
For more insights on the Nintendo San Francisco store and the Switch 2, watch IGN's full interview with Doug Bowser.
