Nintendo’s Switch 2 has had a slower start than its predecessor in the US, with sales dropping 35 percent over the Christmas period compared to the original Switch’s launch. The new console, which arrived amid high expectations after Nintendo’s previous success, didn’t quite capture the same festive momentum this year.
This trend isn’t limited to the United States. Several European markets also saw a noticeable dip after what had initially been a record-breaking debut. Despite the slower holiday performance, Nintendo’s latest hardware still managed to make a solid entrance, but it seems the excitement didn’t sustain the same level of momentum as the first Switch.
The Switch 2 faced stiff competition in a crowded holiday season, with plenty of players weighing their options between consoles and games. This sales slowdown suggests that while Nintendo’s new system is impressive, capturing the zeitgeist of a launch holiday remains a unique challenge, especially when expectations are so high.
Source: videogameschronicle.com
