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Nintendo Sets Switch 2 Launch for June 5, Projects 15 Million Units Sold in First Year

The company forecasts 45 million software sales alongside hardware, while U.S. pre-orders face delays due to tariff uncertainties.

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Overview

  • Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2 will launch globally on June 5, 2025, priced at $450 in the U.S.
  • The company expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles and 45 million games by the fiscal year ending March 2026.
  • Pre-orders in Japan have exceeded expectations, with 2.2 million applications, while U.S. pre-orders were delayed due to tariff concerns.
  • Nintendo forecasts 4.5 million additional sales of the original Switch and 105 million games alongside the Switch 2 in the same fiscal year.
  • President Shuntaro Furukawa warned that changes in U.S. tariffs could lead to price adjustments, potentially impacting demand and profitability.