January 20th 2025.
The anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2 is reaching a fever pitch as the reveal video on YouTube continues to rack up views at an impressive rate. Within just four days, the video has surpassed 18 million views, making it a huge success in the eyes of fans and industry experts alike.
Some may argue that Nintendo played it safe with the unveiling of their next generation console, but that certainly hasn't stopped the public from showing a keen interest in the system. In fact, within just 48 hours of the console's debut, the Switch 2 reveal had already been viewed over 17 million times on Nintendo Of America's YouTube channel. And as of now, the video has amassed a whopping 18.6 million views.
To put this into perspective, the Switch 2 reveal is currently outpacing the reveal trailer for the PlayStation 5, which only managed to accumulate 13.3 million views in the same two-day window. However, it's worth noting that the PS5 trailer has since climbed up to 44 million views over the years, so it's likely that the Switch 2 video will also surpass it in the long run.
Interestingly, the Switch 2 reveal is also surpassing the original Switch's reveal numbers. Two days after the original Switch was shown in October 2016, its trailer had only reached around 13.8 million views. But over the years, the video has been delisted and has accumulated a total of 50 million views up to that point.
The excitement for the Switch 2 is also evident on social media, with the Nintendo Of America account's reveal video being viewed over 41.1 million times on X and the Japanese account racking up over 53.1 million views. And while most of the YouTube views were directed towards the US channel, the Nintendo of Japan version still managed to accumulate 7 million views, while Nintendo UK and channels like IGN have over 2 million views combined.
But the big question remains: will this high online interest translate into actual sales? Only time will tell, but Nintendo seems to be anticipating significant demand. Reports suggest that they have prepared a supply chain network that could see the Switch 2 sell 20 million units in its first year. To put that into perspective, the original Switch has sold 146.04 million units as of September 30, 2024.
The release date for the Switch 2 is still unknown, but Nintendo has announced a special Direct presentation for the system on April 2, 2025. And according to insiders, late May or June could be a possible launch window, which makes sense now that we have more information.
As for the games, the only confirmed title for the Switch 2 is a new Mario Kart, but there have been rumors of significant third-party support, including Tekken 8. And for those eager to stay updated on all things Switch 2, be sure to email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter. It's now easier than ever to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features through our Submit Stuff page. And finally, don't forget to check out our articles on how to play the Nintendo Switch 2 early for free in the UK and Bayonetta creator's condemnation of Switch 2 leakers. We've got you covered with all the latest news and updates on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
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