Which system will sell more in 2026: Switch 2 or PS5?

[Mnementh]

Kyuu said:

Pokopia's explosive success and PS5's price hike vs Switch 2 somehow maintaining its price ended PS5's chances. This should be one-sided.

I expected PS5 to maintain its price and the Switch 2 to get a considerable price hike this year, but the opposite (so far) happened. Still, I'd be shocked if Switch 2 doesn't follow suit and soon. But even with that, it should comfortably beat PS5 which is just ridiculously expensive for a console in its 6th year.

Eh, the somehow is not so random. The price of the PS5 was set years ago, before all the current crazyness. When Nintendo released the Switch they already knew about the stormy markets and could price with that in mind. Given, things are very volatile and that may not be enough, but the late time Nintendo could decide on a price probably gives them a bit more wiggle room. How long that holds we have yet to see.

Last edited by Mnementh - on 24 April 2026