A veteran analyst reckons that should Nintendo Switch 2 launch in the first half of 2025, PS5 sales will beat the console in the U.S. Circana’s Mat Piscatella also predicted supply constraints that’ll last several months due to a high initial demand for Nintendo’s highly-anticipated next-gen console.

Despite the sheer excitement surrounding Nintendo's upcoming reveal and release of the 'Switch 2', Circana (NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella has predicted that Sony's PlayStation 5 will sell more units in the US this year overall.

In terms of value, the Switch is vastly cheaper than the PS5 at all levels, but with a new Nintendo console reveal slated for 2025, there’s every chance you may find yourself trading it in for a new model sooner than expected. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

PS5 is expected to outsell the Switch 2 in the United States this year, despite enthusiasm for Nintendo’s new machine reaching fever pitch.

Nintendo Switch 2 accessory makers at CES 2025 claim the console will get an April release date. And that's not even the biggest surprise.

The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn’t been announced yet, but analysts are already giving predictions on how good US sales are going to be. Analyst Mat Piscatella has taken to Bluesky to share his predictions,

"Expecting to see hardware constraints for several months after a significant early demand surge," Piscatella said. "And units sold will, of course, be dependent upon manufacturin