Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the Switch 2 has seen smooth adoption since its launch about a year and a half ago last June, with the current installed base exceeding 25 million units. The company is entering the new fiscal year with good momentum, but whether it can achieve its annual sales targets will still be significantly influenced by year-end sales trends.
Pokémon: Pokopia, released this March, was one of the factors driving global hardware sales. The recently launched The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remastered also had a strong start, boosting console sales in multiple regions. The game sold over 5.2 million copies in its first four days, making it the largest launch title for Switch 2 to date.
Furukawa emphasized that the year-end sales period will significantly impact Nintendo's annual shipments for its dedicated gaming platform business. Given that hardware prices have already been adjusted, sales trends in the coming weeks will be key to whether the company can meet its sales guidance.
Furukawa currently has no plans to further increase the price of the Switch 2. Nintendo's profits came under pressure last quarter due to declining hardware sales. Future hardware demand, the driving power of two key software titles, and market reaction to the price adjustment will jointly influence whether the company can maintain its current sales momentum.