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Nintendo Switch 2 Hits 6 Million Sales in 7 Weeks
1 Aug
Summary
- Nintendo sold over 6 million Switch 2 units in 7 weeks after June launch
- Operating profit grew 4% in April-June quarter, beating estimates
- "Donkey Kong Bananza" released in July and received universal acclaim
In a significant achievement, Nintendo has reported that it sold more than 6 million units of its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, in the seven weeks following its June launch. This strong demand for the successor to the popular Switch device comes amidst the ongoing U.S. trade war, which has tested Nintendo's supply chain management.
Despite the challenging market environment, Nintendo maintained its forecast to sell 15 million Switch 2 units in the financial year ending March 2026. The company also reported a 4% growth in operating profit to 56.9 billion yen ($378 million) in the April-June quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates.
The Switch 2 was launched on June 5 with a lineup of titles, including "Mario Kart World" and upgraded versions of the "The Legend of Zelda" series, featuring enhanced graphics. During the quarter, Nintendo sold 8.67 million Switch 2 software units, with "Mario Kart World" frequently bundled with the gaming device.
Adding to the positive news, Nintendo's recently released "Donkey Kong Bananza" game has been widely praised, earning a score of 92 out of 100 on the reviews aggregator Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim. The game was launched on July 17 and has been well-received by both critics and players.
