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The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer is currently surpassing the 2020 PS5 announcement in terms of YouTube views.
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The video lags behind Nintendo's original Switch teaser from 2016.
that Nintendo Switch 2 The trailer is currently outpacing the PlayStation 5 announcement in terms of early YouTube momentum. This development serves as validation of the high level of anticipation surrounding Switch 2.
After years of leaks, rumors, and speculation, Nintendo finally treated fans to the announcement of its long-awaited Switch sequel on Thursday, January 16th. Switch 2 and even other products were teased. mario kart game.

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Posted three days later on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel, the Switch 2 reveal trailer boasts 18.78 million views and over 1 million likes. That beats the PlayStation 5 announcement video, which garnered a similar number of likes but hovered around 18.14 million views in the three days following its release in mid-June 2020. As of early 2025, Sony's PS5 reveal has garnered 44 million views and 1.6 million likes on the Google-owned video platform. So it looks like the Switch 2 trailer will at least surpass the PS5 announcement's total number of YouTube likes in the near future.
The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal still falls behind the original Switch trailer.
The Switch 2 announcement's initial YouTube momentum predates Sony's PS5 reveal, but it still lags behind Nintendo's October 2016 video that first introduced the original Switch. The trailer garnered 19.5 million views in just two days after being released, but was eventually removed from the platform, VGC reported.
The success of the Switch 2 announcement video highlights the high level of anticipation for Nintendo's next console. The Japanese gaming giant is said to be keenly aware of this consumer interest, with a recent analyst report estimating that the company plans to deliver around 20 million Switch 2 devices in the console's first year of launch. This represents a 25% increase compared to 2017 devices, which initially experienced severe shortages and again in 2020 when the global pandemic struck.
Nintendo has planned pop-up preview events for April, May, and early June 2025 to give fans around the world a first-hand look at the new console. Before this event, the company will be hosting a Nintendo focused on Switch 2. It will be broadcast directly on April 2nd. The spring broadcast is expected to feature new details about the device, including its release date, price, and launch game lineup. Some previous rumors suggested that the Switch 2 would retail for $449, a 50% increase over its predecessor's US launch price.
Source: VGC

Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch and is scheduled for release in 2025. Backwards compatibility is confirmed and you can play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Full release is scheduled for April 2, 2025.
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