Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 5.82 Million Units in Just 25 Days – A Record-Breaking Launch in 2025

• How Many Switch 2 Units Has Nintendo Sold So Far?
• What Financial Impact Has Switch 2 Made on Nintendo?
• How Does Switch 2 Compare to Previous Nintendo Launches?
• What Challenges Does Nintendo Face With Switch 2?
• What's Next for Nintendo's Business Strategy?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Nintendo's Switch 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, selling a staggering 5.82 million units worldwide within its first 25 days on the market. The console's explosive launch has doubled Nintendo's quarterly revenue year-over-year, with analysts predicting it could surpass 15 million units sold by year-end despite U.S. tariff concerns. While the original Switch shows signs of slowing down after its pandemic boom, the Switch 2's strong start positions it as a potential challenger to PlayStation 2's all-time sales record.

How Many Switch 2 Units Has Nintendo Sold So Far?

Nintendo reported selling 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in just the first four days after launch, reaching 5.82 million units by June 30, 2025. That's an average of about 233,000 units sold daily during its initial launch window. To put this in perspective, the original Switch took nearly a month to reach similar numbers back in 2017. The BTCC team notes this makes the Switch 2 one of the fastest-selling consoles in history, outpacing even some smartphone launches in terms of initial demand.

What Financial Impact Has Switch 2 Made on Nintendo?

The Switch 2 launch has been a financial windfall for Nintendo. Quarterly revenue doubled year-over-year, with sales from the video game platform surging 142.5% to 555.5 billion yen. Operating profit hit 56.9 billion yen, beating analyst estimates of 53.46 billion yen. However, gross profit margin decreased by 29.5 points to 32.3%, which Nintendo attributes to higher hardware sales (typically lower margin than software). The company now forecasts full-year revenue of 1.9 trillion yen and operating profit of 320 billion yen.

How Does Switch 2 Compare to Previous Nintendo Launches?

The original Switch, released in 2017, has sold 153 million units to date - making it the third best-selling console ever behind PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. While Switch sales dropped 53.5% year-over-year following the Switch 2 launch, it's worth noting the older model still shows remarkable staying power. Industry veteran Kazunori Ito from Morningstar observes, "The smooth transition between generations shows Nintendo's mastery of its product lifecycle - they've avoided the pitfalls that hurt competitors during platform transitions."

What Challenges Does Nintendo Face With Switch 2?

Despite the strong start, Nintendo faces several challenges:

• Supply shortages in some markets
• U.S. tariff increases affecting profitability
• The need to maintain software momentum (8.67 million game units sold in Q1)
• Pressure to deliver more first-party titles as fans demand new games

The company has committed to boosting production to meet demand, though analysts like Nathan Naidu of Bloomberg Intelligence believe Nintendo might actually exceed its 15 million unit sales target given the strong early adoption.

What's Next for Nintendo's Business Strategy?

Beyond hardware, Nintendo is focusing on:

• Expanding its gaming audience through software diversity
• Developing its property-related business (though this segment saw a 4.4% sales drop)
• Maintaining momentum for both Switch and Switch 2 platforms

The company appears confident about weathering the U.S. tariff situation, stating it sees "no significant impact" on its earnings forecast. This article does not constitute investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Switch 2 units did Nintendo sell at launch?

Nintendo sold 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in the first four days after launch, reaching 5.82 million units by June 30, 2025.

What are Nintendo's sales projections for Switch 2?

Nintendo projects selling 15 million Switch 2 units this fiscal year, though analysts believe this might be conservative given the strong launch.

How has Switch 2 affected Nintendo's financial performance?

The Switch 2 launch doubled Nintendo's quarterly revenue year-over-year and increased operating profit to 56.9 billion yen, beating analyst estimates.

Is the original Nintendo Switch still being sold?

Yes, the original Switch continues to sell, though at a slower pace (53.5% year-over-year decline) following the Switch 2 launch.

What challenges does Nintendo face with Switch 2?

Key challenges include supply shortages, U.S. tariffs, maintaining software sales momentum, and meeting consumer demand for more game titles.