The Switch launch numbers are meaningless

[The_Liquid_Laser]

firebush03 said:

I’m not sure if I’d go as far as to say launch figures are “meaningless,” though OP is totally correct. Whether a system is “sold out” at launch isn’t a perfect indicator of long-term success. Had the Switch not seen a strong line-up of first-party titles, then it would’ve cratered similar to the Wii U.

edit: to clarify, I am aware this thread is from 2017, though it def does seem relevant to the current situation.

The thing about the OP is that what they are SAYING is totally correct, but what they are IMPLYING is totally wrong.  They are implying the Switch won't be a successful system, and we all know now this is false.  However, what they are saying is that first month sales don't really tell you much about the console's long term success, and they are totally right.

The funnier thing is the recent posts that say this thread is happening all over again.  Guys, the Switch 2 hasn't even launched yet.  There seem to be a group of people who can't tell the difference between forecasting and data.