Famitsu Sales: Week 12, 2024 (Mar 18 - Mar 24)

[Sogreblute]

archbrix said:

Sogreblute said:

I think the reason the Switch didn't hurt PS4 sales is because the PS4 still had most AA and AAA games that the Switch didn't have at the time. Over the years the Switch got a lot AA games, but it still lacked a lot of AAA games. Let's remember the Switch's 1st year and how long it took these companies to even support the Switch. The Switch 2 won't have this issue, and that's where I think it will hurt PS5 sales. If almost every AA and AAA game that's on PS5 is also on Switch 2, then that could hurt PS5 sales.

Worldwide I think the PS5 will be fine, but yeah, this is pretty much what I expect to happen in Japan.  Frankly, if Monster Hunter Wilds debuts on Switch 2 as well, I think the PS5 will likely fall short of the PS4's total for the region.

Exactly. We know Sega is porting everything to Switch 2 that the Switch cannot run. I'm certain every other AAA Japanese company is doing the same. No one wants to make the same mistake with the Switch where it got next to no support in it's first 2 years (except Koei Tecmo, whom was the only AAA company 100% all in on Switch day one). Capcom is definitely at least testing MH Wilds on Switch 2 and most likely is already porting over Street Fighter 6, RE4, etc. IDK when MH Wilds will launch, but if it truly launches on Switch 2 day one with the other versions that will change everything.

I was indeed referring to Japan where it will hurt PS5 sales, but even worldwide I don't think the PS5 will reach PS4 sales especially since PS5's peak was last year. That's why Sony is looking into Mobile and PC for expansion which is a different topic.