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Nintendo's Switch 2 is on pace to outsell the Switch, the best-selling console in its 136-year history.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the strong sales performance of the Nintendo Switch 2, which has sold 5.82 million units since its launch in early June and is projected to reach 15 million units by the end of March 2026. This sales trajectory indicates that the Switch 2 is outpacing the original Switch, which took a full year to achieve the same milestone. Nintendo reported a significant increase in revenues, totaling $3.8 billion, and profits of $378 million for the quarter, attributing part of this success to the strong sales of Switch 2 software, including popular titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. To address ongoing shortages, Nintendo plans to increase production of the Switch 2. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187101830
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