According to a recent report from Nikkei, the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 might be delayed until March 2025 at the earliest. The delay is said to be a strategic move by Nintendo to ensure a sufficient supply at launch, aiming to prevent scalping issues that plagued the original Switch release in March 2017.
The report indicates that March 2025 is the earliest conceivable release window for Nintendo’s next-gen console, raising questions about its alignment with the company’s upcoming financial year. Despite the pressure to unveil a successor to the nearly seven-year-old Switch, Nintendo seems committed to tackling stock shortages and addressing concerns related to scalping.
The article underscores the continued success of the Nintendo Switch, having sold 13.74 million units in the first nine months of the financial year, bringing the total units sold to an impressive 139.36 million. Nintendo aims to sustain this success by maximizing hardware sales and keeping players engaged with the platform.
While the delay is viewed as a strategic move against scalping, the gaming community eagerly awaits more information on the Nintendo Switch 2’s features and enhancements.
