Nintendo's Switch 2 sales forecast predicts 15 million consoles in its first fiscal year

Nintendo is bracing for lower Switch 2 sales as analysts anticipate higher demand due to pent-up interest since the console's eight-year hiatus, but economic uncertainties like US tariffs have led the company to revise its initial estimates downward. Despite these concerns, Nintendo reported strong pre-order uptake in Japan, with over two million applications far exceeding expectations, signaling a surge in anticipation for the new model. The company also acknowledged that higher prices and rising costs could impact demand in the U.S., as it continues to navigate the complexities of global market dynamics ahead.