Overview

• Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 consoles and 45 million games sold by March 2026, reflecting a strong but conservative estimate.
• The Switch 2 will launch globally on June 5, 2025, with a base price of $449.99 in the U.S., higher than its predecessor's initial price.
• Japanese pre-orders have surpassed expectations, with 2.2 million applications, while U.S. pre-orders experienced delays due to tariff-related assessments.
• Nintendo has warned that U.S. tariffs could lead to pricing adjustments, potentially impacting demand and financial forecasts.
• The original Switch, nearing the end of its lifecycle, sold 10.8 million units in FY2025, marking a 31% year-on-year decline.