NSW2 Lifetime Sales

[Zippy6]

HoloDust said:

JRPGfan said:

Nintendo would have a situation like the PSVR where it doesn't go on to sell all that much.
Like PSVR2 is currently at like 2,5m or something small like that.
I don't see why nintendo would have more success with it, than others, esp if its a stand alone, released along sides their Switch.

Because Quest 2 sold around 20 million - without Mario and Zelda. I see folks massively keep underestimating how much reasonably priced VR headset with descent enough specs, that is (and this is THE key feature) standalone can succeed and Quest 2 proved it.

And Nintendo can just put SW2 SoC (which is somewhat above Quest 3's SoC) inside reasonably priced VR headset with descent enough specs and have something that is new Wii.

Sure Quest 2 sold 20m, but how much would it have sold if it didn't allow you to do non-gaming activities, and couldn't use it on PC? Quest 2 also has the advantage of being an open platform. Considering the lackluster media support on Switch, Nintendo would have to take a very different approach to VR.

Plus Nintendo would have to spend resources adding VR support to their games, or preferable making games specifically designed for VR, when those resources could just be spent on Switch 2 instead.

A VR Headset using the same SoC as the Switch 2 would cost more than a Switch 2 to make. They'd be selling that thing for over $499.

I'm really not sold on the idea that a Nintendo VR headset would do well. 

Last edited by Zippy6 - on 25 April 2025