Nintendo raises its forecast for the full year following a 110% surge in sales for the first half, reaching ¥1.1 trillion

Nintendo has reported its financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, showcasing significant increases in hardware and software sales, spurred by the launch of the Switch 2.

Within this period, the new console's sales reached 10.36 million units, which is more than twice the number the original Switch sold during its comparable debut phase. During this first half of the fiscal year, Nintendo saw a 110% increase in net sales and a 19.5% growth in operational profits, prompting an upward revision of its annual projection.

Financials

For the period ending September 30, 2025

• Net sales: ¥1.1 trillion ($7.2 billion, 110% increase from the previous year)
• Operating profit: ¥145.1 billion ($950 million, 19.5% increase from the previous year)
• Ordinary profit: ¥236 billion ($1.5 billion, 60.5% increase compared to the prior year)

• Hardware sales (incl. Switch and Switch 2): 12.25 million units
• Software sales (incl. Switch and Switch 2): 82.18 million units

Business Highlights

The launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, contributed to a very successful half-year for Nintendo. By the end of September, the console's sales totaled 10.36 million units, particularly strong immediately post-launch compared to a slower second quarter performance of 4.54 million units. Previously, in a similar timeframe back in 2017, the first Switch sold 4.7 million units.

This new console set a record by selling 3.5 million units globally in just four days, marking the fastest sales rate for any Nintendo hardware over such a short period.

The higher pricing strategy for the Switch 2 has played a role in the 110% rise in revenue, totaling ¥1.1 trillion ($7.2 billion) for the period. In terms of software, Switch 2 sold 20.62 million units globally, with "Mario Kart World" leading at 9.57 million units, including bundle sales, and "Donkey Kong Bananza" following at 3.49 million.

During the same period, the original Switch sold 1.89 million units, with the OLED model leading at 910,000 units, followed by the regular Switch at 550,000 units, and the Switch Lite at 430,000 units. Since its 2017 launch, the Switch has seen lifetime sales reach 154 million units globally.

The sale of software for Switch experienced a 12.4% year-over-year decline to 61.56 million units. Nintendo pointed out that many older titles remain popular due to their compatibility with the Switch 2. "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" sustained its position as the top-selling game for the Switch, achieving cumulative sales of 69.56 million units.

Digital sales fell by 2.8% to ¥155.5 billion ($1.02 billion) due to effects from currency exchange rates and reduced sales of download-exclusive software. Additionally, IP-related sales dropped 12.4% to ¥33.3 billion ($216 million), largely because of lower movie revenue.

In September, Nintendo revealed "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," slated for release in April 2026.

Looking forward, Nintendo raised its forecasts for the year. The company now anticipates net sales of ¥2.25 trillion ($14.6 billion, up 93.1%) and an operating profit of ¥370 million ($2.4 billion, up 30.9%).

Specifically, Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to reach hardware sales of 19 million units (up 26.7%) and software sales of 48 million units (up 6.7%). For the original Switch, projected hardware sales are 4 million units (down 11.1%) and software sales are 125 million units (up 19%).