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Nintendo (NTODY) is the clear winner of the current console war with the Switch easily outselling its rivals. The handheld/home game console
Nintendo (NTDOY) could be poised to have the largest video game console launch in history with the release of the Switch 2. Toyo Securities
So clearly, Sony is talking about their entire business, not just PlayStation. That certainly puts them in a strong position to respond to the situation, as Sony certainly has factories and sources materials all around the world, and they have a dedicated distribution center for their products across the world as well.
A former Nintendo employee has predicted the Nintendo Switch 2 will release in June 2025 with a pricetag of between $400 and $450.
Last year, it was a Toyo Securities analyst who asked Sony’s then COO Hiroki Totoki point blank to explain the situation around Bungie. More recently, Toyo’s valuation and analysis of the Switch 2 led to Nintendo reaching its highest ever stock valuation last January. One could argue that maybe they favor Nintendo.
Cloud gaming could allow game producers to reach broader audiences and generate new revenue streams but reduce console demand.
In addition, the report also reveals that the PS4 has surpassed the Nintendo Switch in UK sales, with Sony’s last-generation system having moved 7,723,000 compared to the Switch’s 7,250,000 units sold. The PS5 meanwhile leads the UK’s physical games market at 41%, with Nintendo Switch and PS4 following behind at 40% and 9%, respectively.