General
Will the successor to the Nintendo Switch become the best-selling gaming console globally in the calendar year 2027?
A technology and gaming prediction on the market dominance of Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
102 total votes
Analysis
Nintendo's Next Console: Best-Seller in 2027?
With the original Switch aging, Nintendo is widely expected to launch its successor (often called 'Switch 2') in 2026. This prediction states that this new console will be the best-selling gaming console globally (by units sold) in the full calendar year 2027.
The Nintendo Cycle
The high 'Yes' vote is based on Nintendo's history and the timing of the console cycle. By 2027, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will be entering the late stages of their lifecycles with naturally slowing sales. In contrast, the new Nintendo device will be in its prime growth phase, likely aiming to convert the massive install base of the original Switch. Provided Nintendo can meet manufacturing demand, the fresh hardware appeal usually secures the top sales spot in the first full year of release.