Nintendo Switch Sales Fall 30% "Below Expectations" as the Company Gears up for Switch 2
Briefly

Nintendo's latest financial data revealed a 30.6% year-on-year drop in Switch sales for the nine months ending December. This decline aligns with the console's aging status, as it is now eight years old and a new model, the Switch 2, will launch soon. Despite the decrease, the Switch showed resilience with 4.82 million units sold in the last quarter, accumulating 150.86 million lifetime sales. However, Nintendo has revised its sales target down to 11 million for the fiscal year. Software sales also suffered a 24% drop, attributed to the impact of major releases.
Nintendo's financial report indicated a significant drop in Switch sales, resonating with the anticipated arrival of Switch 2 while still achieving impressive lifetime figures.
Despite an 8-year lifespan, the Nintendo Switch sold 4.82 million units in the last quarter, highlighting its ongoing success compared to its age.
Nintendo is lowering its sales expectations yet again for the fiscal year, predicting a total of 11 million Switch units sold by March 31.
Software sales dropped by 24%, primarily influenced by blockbuster titles released in 2023, showcasing how certain releases impact Nintendo's overall performance.
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