2.2 million people applied for the Switch 2 preorder lottery on the Japanese My Nintendo store alone

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Sephiran said:

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.

I completely agree, and let's not forget that Nintendo now has a single console for all their first-party games.

Additionally, with the Switch breaking sales records and most first-party titles performing strongly, Nintendo has the resources to invest in many new projects.