That Nintendo Switch is nearing its end is an unquestionable reality. The Nintendo console has been with us for almost six and a half years, a significant amount of time considering that generations typically last around this long. However, we know that there will be a new Nintendo Switch 2, Switch Pro, or whatever it may be called, but when will it be released?
While we still have this question hanging over us, the Nintendo leadership is starting to give hints about their next console. This time, it was Shuntaro Furukawa, President of Nintendo, who provided a very interesting detail, mainly because it makes it clear that they are already thinking – and thinking a lot – about the next generation of consoles.
According to Furukawa, the idea is to maintain all user accounts created on the Nintendo Switch or smartphones. The number amounts to over 290 million accounts worldwide, a massive figure that would ensure each player keeps the same profile in the next generation. In this regard, the Japanese company aims to achieve a seamless transition between the Switch and the future console.
While it may seem trivial, the migration of accounts has always been a headache for many companies. For example, Sony and Microsoft have relatively established account migration systems for the past two decades, but Nintendo has encountered certain problems whenever transitioning between generations. This time, they are determined to avoid the same issues for the sake of the users.
We must not forget that Nintendo continues to enjoy strong sales with the Nintendo Switch. Currently, the handheld console has surpassed 125 million units sold, a figure that places it as the third best-selling console in history. However, the most interesting aspect is that Nintendo forecasts surpassing 140 million Switch units in this fiscal year. It’s a challenging goal, but not impossible.
