Nintendo Switch 2 Set to Outsell Entire PC Handheld Market in 2025—Here’s Why Gamers Are Buzzing!

Ampere Analysis, a prominent London-based video game analytics company, has forecasted a monumental debut for the Nintendo Switch 2. They believe that this new console is set to outsell the entire lifespan of the PC gaming handheld market within just its launch year. The excitement surrounding the Switch 2's arrival tomorrow has reached a fever pitch, with analysts predicting it will be a consumer favorite right from the outset.

Leading analyst firm Ampere says more Switch 2 consoles will be sold this year than the PC gaming handheld landscape has sold in its entirety. It says that while 56% of Steam Deck owners use a Switch, only 1.3% of Switch owners consider Steam Deck to be their primary console.

— The Game Business (@thegamebusiness) June 4, 2025