Nintendo Switch to sell 40 million units by 2020 - market research firm
According to an analysis by DFC head David Cole (thanks, GI.biz), sales are expected to be limited at first due to the launch lineup and lack of stock. But by 2020, the firm expects Nintendo Switch to have sold 40 million units.
While that is a large figure, especially when compared to lifetime sales of Wii U as of September 2016, DFC remains guarding in its forecast.
“Demand is expected to be strong and the major issue will be whether the system can attract a broad audience starting in the holiday sales season of 2017, said Cole. “Switch is a compelling piece of hardware that could potentially reach a much larger addressable market.
“However given the limited software and Nintendo’s poor recent track record of introducing new products we have tempered our forecasts to be conservative.”
Wii U was released in late 2012, and as noted above, only managed to sell approximately 3.34 million units years over the last four years.
In contrast, as of September 20, 2016, Wii has moved 101.6 million units over the last ten years. That’s close to 10.2 million units per year.
Nintendo Switch will launch on March 3.
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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2017/01/21/nintendo-switch-to-sell-40-million-units-by-2020-according-to-market-analysis-forecast/
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BondsPosted:
That isn't unreasonable I will be getting one as long as they give consumers a reason to get the console they will have sales!
KurumuPosted:
I'll buy it when I see promise of an exclusive switch only Pokemon game. Other than that I have no interest in this console, but it'd be nice to see Nintendo do well in the console market since they never properly compete in it.
GaryPosted:
Well if the Switch replaces Nintendos handheld family as well it is going to sell like hot cakes. I bought a 3ds for Pokmon and seeing as how the 3ds literally cannot handle sun and moon properly I have no doubts that pokemon will be continued only on the switch.
Jerbo06Posted:
As someone who did not buy the Wii U, but pre-ordered 2 Nintendo Switch, I think the console will do just fine.
CyimkingPosted:
They need to have "new" versions of classic games with new features / gameplay. Pokemon would be superb, however, if they could integrate augmented reality into Pokemon then I do see them selling a lot of units.
KatsumiPosted:
IrishMob It's always good to set the bar high no matter what you're doing...
This is true but being realistic is always just as important.
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