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Nintendo Switch 2 to Become Leader Over Steam Deck in Handheld Segment

Chidubem Ndubuisi by Chidubem Ndubuisi
June 12, 2025
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The handheld gaming world has seen a dramatic turnaround with the record-breaking fortunes of the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite a measure of initial doubt on the part of some gaming pundits, given Nintendo’s past console track record, the Switch 2 has largely broken sales records, showing an impressive trend that even dwarfs its very successful lead-in device, the original Nintendo Switch. This strong start positions the Switch 2 as one to watch, especially when compared to Valve’s Steam Deck.

Though official, exact sales of the Switch 2 are kept secret, initial reports are breathtaking. The console is said to have shifted 3.5 million units within days of its launch. This is particularly impressive in light of the Steam Deck, which, starting from 2022, is quoted to have made between 4 and 5 million units sold worldwide. The Switch 2’s quick sales pace attests to a compelling market penetration and consumer preference strategy that differentiates it.

Distribution and market focus are the prime differentials. The Nintendo Switch 2 is found in extensive distribution channels across both the online shopping platforms as well as physical stores, targeting a wider set of consumers further. In comparison, the Steam Deck distribution is primarily limited to direct sales through the Steam platform, naturally restricting its appeal to existing Steam users. This strategic release of the Switch 2 indicates its wider appeal, strategically planned for greatest appeal for a wide variety of gamers from casual gamers to hard-core enthusiasts.

Priced, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with affordable options with its normal package retailing at $449.99 and limited edition bundle of Mario Kart World at $499.99. The Steam Deck, with its different models based on storage and display, costs between $399.00 and $649.00. Even with the Steam Deck’s significant abilities and exposure to the PC gaming universe, the Nintendo Switch 2’s strong market push and high rates of adoption make it hands down the winner in the new handheld gaming era. Any future competitors, including new PlayStation handheld endeavors or Microsoft’s ROG Ally, are unlikely to unseat the Switch 2 from its strong position.

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Chidubem Ndubuisi

Chidubem is a lifelong gamer and dedicated writer. He enjoys writing about the games he loves, and loves playing the games he writes about. His passion for gaming began when his innocent eyes caught sight of the doctor playing a mobile shooter on his android device just after his birth. Since then he's been a gaming freak. He's looking to use his expertise in writing and burning passion for gaming to keep fellow gamers up-to-date with the latest.

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