Nintendo raises Switch 2 sales forecast after record-breaking launch

Nintendo’s next-gen console is doing what few thought possible in gaming, outperforming the original Switch’s record-breaking run.

In its latest earnings report covering April to September 2025, Nintendo announced that it’s raising its Switch 2 sales forecast by more than 25%. The company now expects to sell 19 million units by March 2026, up from the 15 million it previously projected. That surge, Nintendo said, comes from “exceptional global demand” following a strong launch period where the console flew off shelves faster than expected.

Since its debut in June, the Switch 2 has already sold 10.36 million units, with 4.54 million of those within the latest reporting window. Software is keeping pace too, with 20.62 million games sold so far. That success prompted Nintendo to slightly raise its full-year software forecast from 45 million to 48 million titles sold by year’s end.

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The numbers tell an even bigger story. Between April and September, Nintendo’s revenue jumped 110% year over year, reaching ¥1,099.5 billion (about $7.1 billion), compared to ¥523.2 billion ($3.4 billion) during the same period last year. The company also raised its full-year sales forecast to ¥2,250 billion (roughly $14.6 billion), accounting for potential U.S. tariff impacts.

Interestingly, while the Switch 2 is stealing the spotlight, its predecessor isn’t done making history. The original Switch has now sold 154.01 million units, just shy of Nintendo’s all-time leader, the DS, at 154.02 million. Once it crosses that milestone, the next target is clear: the PlayStation 2’s legendary 160 million mark, the record holder for best-selling console ever.

For perspective, that’s a huge leap from the Wii U’s lifetime total of just 13.7 million units, a reminder of how far Nintendo has come in rebuilding its hardware momentum.

The takeaway

Nintendo’s Switch 2 isn’t just breaking records; it’s rewriting the company’s own playbook. Demand is soaring past expectations, and the real question now is how far Nintendo can push its hybrid strategy before the next big leap in gaming arrives.

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