NPD Analyst: PS5 and Xbox Series X Launch Won't Have Meaningful Impact on Switch Sales - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted on 07 July 2020 / 4,462 Views
Video game industry analyst at NPD Mat Piscatella via Twitter said that 40 percent of Nintendo Switch owners in the US also own a PlayStation 4 and/or an Xbox One. He says the launch of the next generation, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, won't have a huge impact on the sales of the Switch in 2020.
"According to our PlayerPulse surveys, over 40% of Switch owners in the US also own a PS4 and/or an Xbox One," said Piscatella. "Switch isn't a substitute to PS or Xbox, it's supplemental. I don't see next gen HW launches having a meaningful direct cannibalistic impact on Switch sales in '20.
"For clarity, supplemental in this context means supplemental purchase (additive/incremental). This term does not refer to player preference."
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will launch in Holiday 2020.
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The Switch will be the best selling console in 2020 by a country mile....
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That's probably correct. The Switch provides a different type of experience than the usual AAA stuff that'll be on the next gen platforms. Plus there's the handheld angle to it, which is not something the competition are likely to do.
I agree, especially if you want a Switch Lite. Its a unique market. They could also stimulate sales with actual price cuts.
Yeah, Nintendo has yet to even do a price cut. Switch is on fire, and 2020 is already looking like another excellent year for it. Platinum heavily hinted towards Bayonetta 3 being out this year. New Horizons comes out in March. Odyssey 2, and BotW 2 both stand a very good chance of releasing this year as well.
I’ve said this many times; Switch is no one’s main console. It’s what we play when we’re not playing PC, PS4 or XBOX.
It’s my main console.
It's pretty much my main console too. I don't really care about the EA/Activision/Ubisoft crap, not especially interested in Sony's first party, and I don't even have an Xbox.
I've played more games on my Switch in the last three years than I've played on my PS4 in the last six.
That's what people say when they're strangely upset by a particular console being successful. It's as if you make money directly from a competitor. Personally, I love video games, and I'm nothing but happy for them all to see success. It must he a sad existence to be a cheerleader for any singular company.... as if you play "xbox" or "playstation" as opposed to video games. If it must be said.... then I'll say it again, as others have..... the switch has been my #1.... not because I hate any of the others... but due to my busy "dad" life, the switch is perfect for my busy family life. I love my x1x and ps4.... but the switch makes it way easier to play... therefore, it's by far my go to system... with over 220 games and counting. Nothing else compares. Not even if I was the biggest fanboy on earth.
Agreed, I believe most Switch owners have Playstation or Xbox. Compared to all competitors Switch is unique. But it lacks many notable multiplat games found on other platforms.
C’mon man. You know that this isn’t true.
Conversely, it also has many notable games not available on any other platform.
@SanX - You've missed the point. I'm talking about the countless big budget multiplat games that generally skip Nintendo consoles since Wii.
Therefore many buy Nintendo consoles for it exclusives, but may opt for for Playstation or Xbox for something like MGS, CoD, BF, AC, etc.
This is why Switch isnt expected to be impacted by new consoles. I thought this was self explanatory, but never make that assumption on the internet I guess.
