Nintendo expects Switch 1 to surpass DS sales this year

Nintendo forecasts that the original Switch will surpass the DS as its best-selling console, expecting to reach 156.62 million units sold by the end of FY26, overtaking the DS’s 154.02 million. However, this would still leave the Switch just short of the estimated 160 million sales of Sony's PlayStation 2, the all-time leader. The launch of Switch 2, anticipated to sell 15 million units in its first year, could impact ongoing sales of the original Switch, though Nintendo remains optimistic about continued momentum. Meanwhile, Nintendo’s financial report shows robust global sales and a strong software lineup, although mobile and IP-related business sales have declined. The company is also navigating potential challenges from US tariffs that could affect Switch 2 pricing, which investors are watching closely. Nintendo’s market valuation has surged past $100 billion, buoyed by excitement over the Switch 2 launch and its upcoming flagship titles.