The Switch 2 is off to a red-hot start, racking up over 6.2 million units sold in just seven weeks, according to Nintendo’s Q1 FY2025 earnings report. That’s not just a strong debut—it’s a full-blown power-up. The company says demand has already outpaced internal forecasts and boosted its annual earnings outlook by 20%, marking a rare early show of confidence for a next-gen launch.
Analysts expected strong adoption, but the pace has stunned even the veterans. Nintendo’s hardware sales surged 40% year over year, fueled by a killer launch lineup that included Mario Kart Switch, Zelda: Echoes of the Triforce, and Metroid X. And with Super Mario Odyssey 2 and Pokémon Eclipse expected in the next few quarters, the Switch 2’s calendar looks as stacked as a Smash Bros. roster.
Nintendo also pointed to accelerated third-party support as a key momentum driver. Publishers like Square Enix, Capcom, and Ubisoft are “moving quickly to support the platform,” according to company president Shuntaro Furukawa, and early signs show robust performance from both digital and physical sales.
Supply is expected to scale up ahead of the holiday season, but with demand outpacing even the original Switch’s early sales, expect scalpers to stay busy. For now, it’s clear the Switch 2 isn’t just building on its predecessor’s success—it’s flipping the whole industry narrative. The portable console is now back in stock at various retailers in the U.S. and U.K., grab one while their hot.
