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Nintendo Doubles Q1 Revenue with Six Million Switch 2 Consoles Sold

Persistent supply constraints have not deterred Nintendo from keeping its 15 million-unit full-year forecast following a 132 percent jump in Q1 revenue.

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Overview

  • Nintendo sold more than six million Switch 2 consoles in the seven weeks since its June launch, marking the fastest launch for any Nintendo hardware.
  • Q1 revenue climbed 132 percent year-over-year to ¥572.3 billion, with operating profit reaching ¥56.9 billion on strong hardware and software sales.
  • Switch 2 software sales totaled 8.67 million units, led by Mario Kart World’s 5.63 million sales and reflecting an exceptional attach rate.
  • The original Switch sold 0.98 million units in the quarter, lifting its lifetime sales to 153.10 million despite the introduction of the new console.
  • Ongoing supply shortages across key markets prompted Nintendo to ramp up production while maintaining its unchanged forecast of 15 million Switch 2 units sold for the full year.