A veteran analyst reckons that should Nintendo Switch 2 launch in the first half of 2025, PS5 sales will beat the console in the U.S. Circana’s Mat Piscatella also predicted supply constraints that’ll last several months due to a high initial demand for Nintendo’s highly-anticipated next-gen console.

Despite the sheer excitement surrounding Nintendo's upcoming reveal and release of the 'Switch 2', Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella has predicted that Sony's PlayStation 5 will sell more units in the US this year overall.

PS5 is expected to outsell the Switch 2 in the United States this year, despite enthusiasm for Nintendo’s new machine reaching fever pitch.

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An analyst gives their take on how the long-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2's sales could look following its highly likely 2025 launch.

Nintendo Switch 2 accessory makers at CES 2025 claim the console will get an April release date. And that's not even the biggest surprise.

The Nintendo Switch has been around for almost eight years, which means the fact we’re still comparing Nintendo Switch vs PS5 is a testament to the console’s longevity. After the misfire that was the Wii U,

"Expecting to see hardware constraints for several months after a significant early demand surge," Piscatella said. "And units sold will, of course, be dependent upon manufacturin