Overview

• Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 consoles and 45 million games sold by March 2026, despite conservative estimates influenced by tariff uncertainties.
• The Switch 2 will debut worldwide on June 5, 2025, priced at $449.99 in the U.S., with improved features over its predecessor.
• Japanese pre-orders have exceeded expectations, reaching 2.2 million applications, creating concerns about meeting initial demand.
• U.S. pre-orders were delayed by weeks as Nintendo assessed the impact of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs on pricing and demand.
• Nintendo anticipates a 63% rise in net sales for the fiscal year, projecting $13 billion in revenue driven by the Switch 2 launch.