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.