Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles as launch nears

Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles as launch nears

Nintendo on Thursday said it would sell 15 million units of the Switch 2 console in the current financial year, but the outlook may seem conservative, likely due to unpredictability of US tariffs that could impact its bottom line. This is the first time Nintendo has publicly forecast how many units of the Switch 2 […]

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Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles as launch nears

Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles as launch nears

Nintendo on Thursday said it would sell 15 million units of the Switch 2 console in the current financial year, but the outlook may seem conservative, likely due to unpredictability of US tariffs that could impact its bottom line. This is the first time Nintendo has publicly forecast how many units of the Switch 2 […]

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Nintendo expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles as launch nears

Where to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24 in the US: Retailers, pricing, and more

Ahead of the official launch date (June 5), Nintendo’s latest handheld gaming console — the Switch 2 will be available for pre-order in the United States starting April 24. Interested gamers can pre-book the Nintendo Switch 2 from GameStop, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. The console is priced at $449.99, while the Mario Kart World […]

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Nintendo Switch game console release is whipsawed by tariff threats

Nintendo Switch game console release is whipsawed by tariff threats

For months, Nintendo, the maker of famed video game series such as Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong, had expected the morning of April 2 to be a celebration. To much fanfare, the company announced the price and release date for the Switch 2, its new video game console eight years in the making. At […]

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Switch 2 powered by custom NVIDIA chip: What Nintendo didn’t reveal at the Direct event

Switch 2 powered by custom NVIDIA chip: What Nintendo didn’t reveal at the Direct event

On Wednesday, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2, showcasing many of its features, capabilities, and exclusive titles at the first Direct event of 2025. While Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 comes with 256GB of internal storage, the company did not provide much detail about the chip that powers the handheld. However, according to the official […]

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Nintendo to sell 14.7 million Switch 2 units in 2025, driven by new ‘Mario Kart’ game

Nintendo to sell 14.7 million Switch 2 units in 2025, driven by new ‘Mario Kart’ game

Nintendo will sell 14.7 million units of the Switch 2 console in its first year, the research firm Omdia predicted Wednesday, shortly after the Japanese company wrapped up its Direct event, providing an insight into how the new console may perform in the market. The research firm said the Switch 2 will surpass its predecessor’s […]

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Nintendo plays it safe, unveils the Switch 2 amid high expectations

Nintendo plays it safe, unveils the Switch 2 amid high expectations

The Switch 2, Nintendo’s first major hardware release in eight years, was officially unveiled on Wednesday, marking a departure from the company’s founding philosophy—a shift that could steer the veteran gaming firm in a new direction. The console will hit retail shelves on June 5. Nintendo has long been known for its conservative approach to […]

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch LIVE Updates: Countdown begins for gaming biggest ever launch

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch LIVE Updates: Countdown begins for gaming biggest ever launch

Nintendo will share more details in a Nintendo Switch 2-focused Direct on April 2nd, 2025. (Image credit: Nintendo) Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Launch LIVE Updates: When Nintendo launches the Switch 2 later today at 6 AM PT (9 AM ET, 2 PM BST, 6:30 PM IST), it could mark one of the biggest announcements in […]

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