Sony surveys PlayStation gamers about the Switch 2, hinting at interest in Nintendo’s next big move

Sony is asking questions—and gamers are reading between the lines. In the wake of the Nintendo Switch 2’s official reveal, the PlayStation maker has begun sending out a survey to PlayStation users focused entirely on Nintendo’s upcoming console.

This unexpected move signals that Sony may be reassessing its strategy, or at the very least, paying close attention to how its own audience is reacting to Nintendo’s next-gen ambitions.

While Microsoft has been relatively open about supporting Nintendo’s ecosystem—with Xbox titles like Grounded and Pentiment already making their way to Switch—Sony has remained notably silent.

But this new survey suggests that silence may be deliberate. Instead of offering a public position, Sony is apparently opting to listen first, asking its players about their interest level in the Switch 2, what features or games appeal most, and what motivates them to consider buying Nintendo’s next system.

Though no direct comments have come from Sony Interactive Entertainment, the existence of this survey strongly hints at internal discussions about the potential threat—or opportunity—the Switch 2 poses.

Surveys like this aren’t rare in the gaming industry, but one focused so specifically on a competitor’s product—especially ahead of a key generational leap—raises eyebrows. It shows Sony is not just watching Nintendo; it’s asking its own loyal base whether the grass might be greener across the platform line.

The Switch 2 is rumoured to feature a DLSS-powered Nvidia chip, backwards compatibility, and a portable form factor that improves on the original hybrid console’s success. If fan excitement is high, it could prompt Sony to re-evaluate everything from its handheld strategy to exclusive content pipelines.

And while PlayStation once dominated the handheld space with the PSP and PS Vita, it has retreated from that market in recent years. With Nintendo doubling down on hybrid gaming and Microsoft becoming more platform-agnostic, Sony may soon have to decide whether to respond—or risk standing still.

The move has ignited speculation among PlayStation fans online. Some wonder if Sony might be toying with its own hybrid or portable solution, while others suggest this could be a precursor to more cross-platform openness, especially given Sony’s gradual embrace of PC.

Others still see it as a defensive measure: a way to understand how much of its base might defect to Nintendo’s new machine—especially younger or more casual players who crave portable convenience.

Whatever Sony ultimately does in response to the Switch 2, it’s unlikely the results of this survey will lead to immediate action. Any significant shift in direction—hardware, strategy, or software—takes time. But the company’s decision to survey fans now makes one thing clear: PlayStation is paying attention.

And that alone makes this more than just a questionnaire—it’s a signal that Sony may be less confident about its current path than it lets on.