According to predictions, in 2025, with the gaming market heating up further, Sony’s PlayStation 5 (PS5) will outperform the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 in U.S. sales. With the Switch 2 being released with more and better features as well as a hybrid design, it is most likely to receive much attention, yet the PS5 still has an upper hand over the console market.
Analysts and industry experts predict that PS5 will continue gaining ground in 2025 based on its high popularity and good catalog of exclusive games. Games like Horizon Forbidden West, Spider-Man 2, and upcoming titles like Final Fantasy XVI will keep fans engaged with the PlayStation brand and thus ensure its sales momentum up until the year-end.
The Switch 2 is expected to be more of an improvement upon the original hybrid nature and will, for sure, gather a crowd that is faithful to Nintendo. On the other hand, experts state that PS5’s already-built user base and superior hardware, coupled with an extensive library, will give it a significant lead when it comes to U.S. sales.
Moreover, the continued popularity of the digital editions of the PS5, along with the expected availability of more units in the market, could further enhance its performance. As Sony continues to focus on increasing production capacity and distribution to meet the growing demand, the PS5 is expected to remain a hot commodity well into 2025.
However, the market analysts believe that because of its powerful positioning in casual and hardcore gamers, the sales of the PS5 will continue to outperform that of the Switch 2 from Nintendo. Moreover, although the Switch 2 might be portable-friendly, the PS5 graphics would be more elaborate, the gaming experience would be more immersive, and the continuous updates would mean that it continues to stay on top in a competitive landscape.
The sales race of PS5 and Switch 2 will be the defining moment in 2025’s gaming scenario, where each will outshine the other. For the time being, though, the PS5 is expected to hold its place as the lead-selling console in the U.S.
