The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is taking the internet by storm, outperforming the PlayStation 5’s reveal in early YouTube engagement. This momentum is a testament to the immense excitement surrounding Nintendo’s next console.
Unveiled on January 16, the two-minute trailer showcased the Switch 2 and teased exciting developments, including another entry in the Mario Kart series.
In just three days, the video on Nintendo of America’s YouTube channel amassed an impressive 18.78 million views and over a million likes. This edges out Sony’s PlayStation 5 announcement, which achieved 18.14 million views in a comparable period after its June 2020 debut.
Importance: The overwhelming positive reaction on YouTube highlights the immense anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2, and how it is a pivotal release for Nintendo considering its failure with successors.
For comparison, Sony’s PS5 reveal currently sits at 44 million views and 1.6 million likes as of early 2025. The Switch 2 announcement is on track to match, if not surpass, this milestone in the coming months.
However, the new trailer still trails behind the 2016 debut of the original Nintendo Switch, which garnered a record-breaking 19.5 million views in its first two days.
This extraordinary reception reflects strong consumer interest. Analysts report Nintendo is prepared to capitalize on this enthusiasm by producing 20 million units in the first year—a 25% increase over the original Switch’s launch, which suffered from shortages in 2017 and during the 2020 pandemic.
Nintendo has announced pop-up preview events starting in April 2025, alongside an April 2 Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2. The console’s backward compatibility has also been confirmed, and the spring presentation is expected to reveal its release date, pricing—rumored to be around $449—and its launch lineup.
With the Switch 2 riding this wave of excitement, the stage is set for another landmark year for Nintendo. On that note, what do you think of the Nintendo Switch 2 so far, will you be tempted to buy it? Let us know in the comments section.
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I think I might trade in my Nintendo switch for the Nintendo switch 2 if that is an option and even if it is I’m gonna wait a little bit for the reaction to make sure it’s good or not