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Nintendo Confirms 15 Million Switch 2 Sales Target for First Fiscal Year

The Switch 2 launches June 5 at $449.99, with strong preorders in Japan and cautious U.S. forecasting due to tariff concerns.

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Overview

  • Nintendo projects sales of 15 million Switch 2 consoles and 45 million games by March 2026, maintaining a conservative outlook despite high demand.
  • Preorders in Japan have exceeded expectations, with 2.2 million applications, while U.S. preorders were delayed to evaluate tariff impacts.
  • The Switch 2 will feature a larger screen and increased storage capacity, priced at $449.99 in the U.S. and ¥49,980 for a Japan-only version.
  • Nintendo's fiscal year 2025 saw a 30% drop in net sales and 43% decline in profits, attributed to the aging original Switch's slowdown.
  • The company anticipates a 63% rise in net sales and 13% profit growth in fiscal year 2026, driven by the Switch 2's launch and accompanying software lineup.