TOKYO, Nintendo has sold over six million units of its new Switch 2 console in just seven weeks since its launch in June, signaling strong early demand for the device.
Despite launching during ongoing global trade tensions, the Japanese gaming giant demonstrated effective supply chain management, with analysts saying the figures reflect high pent-up demand for an upgraded version of the original Switch.
“This shows just how eager fans were for a next-generation Switch,” said Serkan Toto, founder of game consultancy Kantan Games.
In its latest earnings report, Nintendo said it is sticking to its full-year sales forecast of 15 million Switch 2 units by March 2026. The Kyoto-based company also reported a 4% rise in operating profit to 56.9 billion yen (US$378 million) for the April–June quarter, beating analyst expectations.
Nintendo noted that current U.S. tariff policies and market changes have not significantly affected its earnings outlook.
The Switch 2 debuted on June 5 alongside major game titles such as Mario Kart World and an enhanced Legend of Zelda with improved graphics. During the quarter, Nintendo sold 8.67 million Switch 2 game units, with Mario Kart World frequently included in console bundles.
The company also released Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, which received a strong rating of 92/100 on Metacritic, earning widespread praise.
“Nintendo should ride this strong momentum into the holiday season, especially with no competition from GTA 6 this year,” Toto added, referring to the delay of Grand Theft Auto VI to 2026, which was expected to boost rival consoles like Sony’s PlayStation 5.
Nintendo’s shares fell 0.75% before the earnings release but are up about 33% so far this year.
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