Nintendo Switch 2 Is Selling Even Better Than Expected
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According to Nintendo, the company has sold over 10 million Switch 2 units as of the end of September. Meanwhile, sales for the Switch 1 are creeping closer to those of the Nintendo DS, the latter of which is the company's best-selling hardware ever--at least, for now.
The new official Switch 2 controllers are already sold out at US retailers like Amazon, but fortunately, you can grab them today for $89.99 at Woot and avoid disappointment. Not only does Woot actually have any of the little pads in stock, but they're $10 off too. That's a real rarity for Nintendo hardware.
It's been an excellent first few months for the Nintendo Switch 2, then. Sure, it's not offering the sheer graphical prowess of its competitors, but it's a monumental improvement over the original Switch and most contemporary handheld games consoles.
The Switch 2 having a successful start, despite its relatively higher cost, was no surprise given the pent-up demand for the console. But the "next test" for the console will be the holiday season when the potentially more price-conscious shoppers look for something to buy, according to one analyst.
Nintendo Co. on Tuesday revised upward its net profit forecast for fiscal 2025 to 350 billion yen ($2.28 billion) from 300 billion ye
Earlier this year, Nintendo Co. was under growing pressure. It had been eight long years since the release of the original Switch, and its profit was tumbling more than 40%. When the Switch 2 finally arrived in June, some critics initially panned it as ...
The Nintendo Switch 2 has already become one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, selling more than 6 million units in June and July, 2025, and more than 2 million units in the United States between June and August. If you’re one of the ...
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Nintendo Co. on Tuesday revised upward its net profit forecast for fiscal 2025 to 350 billion yen ($2.28 billion) from 300 billion ye