Switch Sales Top 108 Million - Global Hardware May 15-21

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Doctor_MG said:

curl-6 said:

Mind you, I'm not saying it ever WILL be able to hit 30 million in a year, as by the time the chip crunch is completely over it may be too late for that.
Still, the level of hype and FOMO for it is off the charts, higher than it ever was for the PS4.
I can easily see it hitting higher peaks than the PS4, enough to make up for it tracking behind early on.

A longer generation than usual is also a distinct possibility due to its slow start and them wanting to recoup their early losses.

Again, the level of "hype" is amplified by the products scarcity. The idea of FOMO is created when a product IS scarce. It doesn't happen when a product is not scarce as there is no fear you won't be able to get it. When someone has the ability to walk into a store and purchase something at any time they aren't going to worry about missing out if they don't get it right that second. 

It's possible PS5 could have a higher peak than the PS4, sure. However, 50% more than the best selling year for PS4 is pushing it. 

It's not going to be a binary and instantaneous switch over from being unobtainable to being freely available though; there will be a long transitional period where it becomes gradually more available while still being scarce enough not quite meet pent up demand and still be highly sought after. Plus, after years of being rare as hen's teeth, it has established an image as a mythical and greatly desirable piece of kit which won't disappear overnight.

Last edited by curl-6 - on 06 June 2022