NIntendo expects to sell way more Switch 2s than it thought

Nintendo has significantly raised its sales forecast for the Switch 2, expecting it to potentially surpass the original Switch's first-year sales. The company now projects selling 19 million Switch 2 consoles by March 2026, increasing its previous estimate. This follows reports of Nintendo requesting suppliers to manufacture a substantial number of consoles. In the second quarter alone, 4.54 million Switch 2s were sold, bringing total sales since launch to over 10 million. Nintendo anticipates strong sales in the upcoming holiday season, potentially repeating the original Switch's performance. The company has also adjusted its software sales forecast upwards, anticipating 48 million Switch 2 game sales by the fiscal year's end. Furthermore, Nintendo projects sales of 125 million Switch games, up from its original estimate. The recent quarter saw robust game sales, driven by titles such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza. Pokémon Legends: Z-A's recent release is expected to further boost game sales. Nintendo's financial performance was strong in the second quarter, with revenue and profit exceeding expectations.