Nintendo Refutes Claims of Nintendo Switch 2 Reaching Five Million Units Sold

Nintendo has officially addressed confusion surrounding recent claims about the sales performance of its new console, the Nintendo Switch 2.

In late June, a test data entry briefly appeared on Nintendo's website, indicating that the Nintendo Switch 2 had surpassed five million units sold worldwide since its global launch last month.

However, Nintendo has since stated that this figure is not accurate and was never intended as an official sales report. The miscommunication arose when analyst David Gibson, a widely respected industry observer, discovered the figure and subsequently reached out to Nintendo for clarification.

According to Gibson, Nintendo responded that the temporarily visible information “was for testing purposes only, and is not accurate and not related to any sales result or projection of Switch 2.” As such, there is no official confirmation that the hardware platform has reached the five million unit milestone. Nintendo Switch 2, released worldwide in June 2025, represents the next phase in Nintendo's hybrid console legacy.

The original Nintendo Switch, introduced in March 2017, has become one of the best-selling consoles of all time, credited for its versatility between home and portable play, and a robust eShop library.

Expectations for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been high, based on both the developer's reputation and the platform's technical improvements, but Nintendo has chosen not to share sales data ahead of its next scheduled earnings report. David Gibson, who has a track record of accurate financial analysis in the Japanese gaming sector, clarified on his social media that the circulated sales figure should not be cited as fact.

He reiterated that investors and consumers should await Nintendo’s official sales report, expected on August 1.

This aligns with Nintendo's standard practice of releasing hardware sales milestones in its quarterly financial statements, which cover both global sell-in and sell-through data for systems like the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo's emphasis on accuracy reflects the importance of transparent communication with both the gaming industry and its partners.

As the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to see widespread demand across markets, industry analysts and fans alike will look to the upcoming official report for verifiable sales results. For now, Nintendo's message is clear: disregard any unofficial reports or leaked figures regarding Nintendo Switch 2 sales until officially disclosed by the company.

Stay tuned to reputable sources for the latest updates on hardware performance, and expect Nintendo’s next financial briefing to provide a comprehensive overview of the Nintendo Switch 2’s market impact.

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