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Nintendo Cuts Switch 2 Sales Forecast Despite Record Launch Success

May 8, 2026
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Nintendo Cuts Switch 2 Sales Forecast Despite Record Launch Success

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In a May 2026 briefing, Nintendo announced a revised forecast of 16.5 million Switch 2 sales for the upcoming fiscal year, down from 19.86 million total sold since launch. While sales slowed in late 2025 due to tariffs and regional issues, the console remains the fastest-selling system ever, maintaining a pace ahead of the original Switch. Additionally, Nintendo raised the Switch 2 price to nearly $500 globally amid market pressures.

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