How Many Switch 2s Can Nintendo Sell in Year 1? (News from 1/21/25)

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With the Switch 2 officially unveiled, Patrick and Mark unpack reports that Nintendo is setting its sights on selling up to 20 million units in the console's first year. Can the Switch 2 match the success of its predecessor—or is that an impossible bar to clear? Plus, Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on his time developing the Wii, a (tiny) update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Entering the Switch 2 preview ticket lottery.
Mark's progress in Shovel Knight and Patrick's thoughts on returning to Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows.
Patrick plays Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the first time.
The Super Mario Kart soundtrack arrives on Nintendo Music.
Nintendo warns Wii U players of unauthorized online services.
Hideki Kamiya's choice words for Switch 2 leakers.

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