The Japanese company Nintendo announced that it expects to sell 15 million units of its anticipated console Switch 2 during the current fiscal year, a more conservative forecast than the 16.8 million that some analysts had expected.
This new console, which has the difficult task of replacing the extremely successful current Nintendo Switch, will be launched worldwide on June 5, 2025. Despite its diversification into theme parks and movie production, approximately 90% of Nintendo’s revenue still comes from its hardware business, especially the Switch.
The launch of the Switch 2 has generated great interest and anticipated demand in Japan, with analysts suggesting that demand could exceed the initial supply.
Nintendo faces challenges in its profits due to the threat of tariffs
However, Nintendo has warned that the trade tariffs imposed by the United States could affect its profits, as well as its net profit forecast, which is expected to be 300 billion yen (approximately 2.1 billion dollars) this year.
The company also reported a 43.2% decrease in its net profit for the year ending March 31, reaching 278.8 billion yen (1.9 billion dollars).
The price of the Switch 2 is $449.99 in the United States, which represents an increase of more than a third compared to the original. In Japan, the price will be 49,980 yen (around $350). This price difference has sparked debate among consumers and brand followers.
Moreover, the delay of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, now scheduled for May 2026, could provide Nintendo with a competitive advantage. Although Rockstar’s new title does not have a direct impact on Nintendo, it reduces competition in the video game market ahead of the launch of the Switch 2, which could benefit the company in terms of sales of its new console.