In the seven weeks after launching on June 5, Nintendo sold more than six million units of the Switch 2. This high demand is seen as an update necessity for the successful original Switch. The company anticipates selling 15 million units in the financial year ending March 2026 while reporting a 4 percent increase in operating profit during the April-June quarter, reaching JPY 56.9 billion. Despite potential impacts from US tariffs, Nintendo's earnings forecast remains stable. New software releases like Mario Kart World have contributed significantly to sales momentum, supported by acclaim for games like Donkey Kong Bananza.
Nintendo sold more than six million units of the Switch 2 in the seven weeks following its June launch, highlighting strong early market demand.
Operating profit grew 4 percent to JPY 56.9 billion in the April-June quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations despite market headwinds.
Six million units sold indicate significant pent-up demand for an upgrade of the original Switch, demonstrating consumer enthusiasm for new hardware.
Nintendo aims to sell 15 million Switch 2 units by the end of the financial year in March 2026, maintaining its sales forecast.
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