Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in 7 weeks but still can't keep up with demand

Nintendo has experienced strong sales of its new Switch 2 console, selling 5.82 million units in just 7 weeks. The company expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles by the end of its fiscal year in March 2026, outpacing the original Switch's sales. Despite the impressive sales figures, Nintendo notes that demand is outstripping supply in many regions, and the company is working to boost production and supply. The "sell-through" figure, which represents orders from consumers, currently stands at over 6 million units, indicating that some customers are still waiting to receive their orders. The Switch 2 software sales have also been strong, with 8.67 million units sold, largely driven by the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, Donkey Kong Bananza, and games from outside publishers. Additionally, Nintendo sold 24.4 million games designed for the original Switch, as the new console is backwardly compatible with previous Switch titles. The strong sales performance has resulted in a significant increase in Nintendo's revenue, which more than doubled year-over-year to 572.3 billion yen ($3.8 billion), with a 56.9 billion yen ($378 million) profit. The company still expects to bring in 1.9 trillion yen ($12.6 billion) for its fiscal year.