DFC Intelligence has published an updated report on the Nintendo Switch 2 following the console’s full unveiling. The analysis firm’s original forecast modeled 17 million units sold throughout 2025, but due to the growing tariffs concerns, it has been adjusted down to 15 million units sold by the end of this year. Even so, it would make the Nintendo Switch 2 the fastest-selling console ever, beating the original Switch as well as the Nintendo Wii and Sony’s PlayStation 4, all of which took more than a year to reach that sales milestone.

DFC Intelligence also strongly believes in Nintendo’s new console’s long-term sales potential, adding that it could capture an even larger share than the first Switch. Part of the reason is the strong third-party support seen in the reveal, with games like Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Street Fighter 6, HITMAN: World of Assassination, Project 007, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Hogwarts Legacy, Borderlands 4, and Civilization VII signaling that publishers really believe in the Nintendo Switch 2.

Because of this, the firm even reckons that the console could capture an even larger market share than the previous Switch, competing more directly with Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox consoles than it has in the past. While making its estimations, DFC Intelligence conducted surveys to assess the early sentiment of console gamers after the announcement, concluding that 61% of the customers have a positive feeling towards the Nintendo Switch 2 (20% are excited and will be early adopters, while 41% are positive but still cautious about a purchase).

Interestingly, even among hardcore PC gamers, the firm’s surveys revealed that users prefer the Switch’s unique offering compared to more traditional consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S or X. 44% of those who responded own a Switch, whereas 23% own a PlayStation 5 and 17% an Xbox Series console.

DFC Intelligence concludes with the bold statement that the Nintendo Switch 2 has the potential to reshape the gaming industry. The tariffs shadow remains, though. If Nintendo were forced to raise the price of the console, several potential buyers could choose to delay their purchase. In turn, Nintendo could scale back its manufacturing.

While we wait for the system’s launch on June 5, check out our first impressions of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.