Sephiran on 24 April 2025
Analyzing why the transition to Switch 2 seems to go so much smoother than previous console transitions for Nintendo:
* Still a big active user base on Switch 1 (Unlike the Wii to Wii U transition).
* The Switch hybrid concept has clear staying power, people enjoy what the Switch 1 and thus Switch 2 offers.
* Uncertainty about future price increases through tariffs have likely led to declining anger when it comes to the Switch 2 price.
* Nintendo now has more avenues to keep connection with customers when they transition to new hardware, they don't have to start from scratch.
* Nintendo brand probably stronger than ever due to Switch era success plus movies and theme parks.
