Nintendo Switch 2 Sales: Furukawa Confirms 25 Million Installed Base After Price Adjustment

Nintendo provided a clear update on Nintendo Switch 2 sales during its November 2026 financial Q&A, outlining how recent software releases and a mid-year price adjustment have affected hardware momentum. President Shuntaro Furukawa told investors that the console, launched in June 2025, now has an installed base exceeding 25 million units and that Nintendo is monitoring regional sell-through as it heads into the critical year-end holiday season. Furukawa emphasized that Pokemon Pokopia, released in March 2026, played a meaningful role in boosting global hardware demand. He explained that Nintendo saw different regional patterns after the company implemented price adjustments — in May 2026 for Japan and in September 2026 for other markets — and interpreted those patterns in the context of each market’s launch dynamics and promotional activity. Paraphrasing Furukawa’s remarks for clarity: he said adoption of the Switch 2 has progressed well, with an installed base now above 25 million units. He noted that Japan experienced an exceptionally rapid initial uptake and a surge in demand immediately before the local price adjustment; following that surge, sales in Japan have moderated to a more stable level. Outside Japan, he explained, there was a gap between the announcement and implementation of the price change and Nintendo offered hardware bundles that included software, which led to less pronounced shifts in sales trends. Nintendo also highlighted early demand for franchise-led hardware and software. The special-edition Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition, released the week prior to the financial report, received a strong response across multiple regions, contributing to solid sales. Furukawa added that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has had a very strong start, though Nintendo did not disclose specific sales figures in the Q&A. Looking ahead, Nintendo reiterated that performance during the year-end holiday quarter will be decisive for meeting its annual shipment objectives. For readers tracking platform trends, Nintendo’s November 2026 financial report contains the full Q&A and additional detail on hardware and software strategy, sales milestones, and regional performance.