Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Explode Past 10 Million: Shuntaro Furukawa's Epic Launch Triumphs
Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 10.36 million units worldwide as of September 30, 2025, just four months after its June 5 launch. The console drove a 110% revenue surge to ¥1,099.5 billion ($7.2 billion) in the first half of FY2026. President Shuntaro Furukawa raised full-year forecasts to 19 million units and ¥2.25 trillion in net sales amid blockbuster software sales.
Hold onto your Joy-Cons Nintendo's Switch 2 isn't just a sequel; it's a sales supernova scorching records left and right. On November 4, 2025, fresh earnings dropped a bombshell: 10.36 million units shipped worldwide since June 5, dwarfing the original Switch's sluggish start and blasting past PS4's U.S. launch benchmarks. Mario Kart World zoomed to 9.57 million copies, while Donkey Kong Bananza smashed 3.49 million. Under President Shuntaro Furukawa's steady hand, Nintendo jacked forecasts from 15 million to 19 million units by March 2026. Revenue? Exploded 110% to ¥1,099.5 billion ($7.2 billion). This isn't hype it's a hybrid handheld hurricane rewriting gaming history. Grab a banana; the ride's just revving up.
President Shuntaro Furukawa
Switch 2 Launch Blitz: 10 Million in Four Months Flat
June 5, 2025: Nintendo unleashes the Switch 2, a beefed-up hybrid with magnetic Joy-Con 2s, DLSS graphics, and 12GB RAM punching twice the power of its predecessor. Launch weekend? Over 3.5 million gone—fastest Nintendo start ever. By September 30, 10.36 million units flew off shelves, with Q2 alone at 4.54 million. Original Switch took nine months for the same; PS5 and PS4? Left eating dust. U.S. alone shattered records, doubling PS4's launch pace.
Software? 20.62 million units, nearly two games per console. Mario Kart World bundled its way to 9.57 million; Donkey Kong Bananza, the July exclusive starring DK smashing underground with Pauline's power vocals, hit 3.49 million. Backward compatibility keeps original Switch alive at 154.01 million lifetime, with 1.89 million this half.
Furukawa's Vision: From Accountant to Gaming Emperor
Enter Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo's sixth president since June 2018. Born in 1972 Tokyo, this Waseda econ grad joined in 1994, crunching numbers in Germany for a decade before masterminding Switch's global rollout. Fluent in English, he climbed to board director, executive producer on hits like Animal Crossing, and now steers the ship with 92% shareholder approval.
Furukawa greenlit Switch 2's hybrid evolution, blending handheld freedom with docked 4K flair. "Nintendo Switch 2 has seen strong sales since its launch on June 5," he noted in earnings, crediting steady software momentum. His playbook? IP expansion—movies, parks, mobile—while guarding family-friendly magic. Switch era under him? 154 million originals sold. Now, Switch 2's fire proves his bet paid off huge.
Revenue Rampage: Billions Pour In, Forecasts Skyrocket
The cash flood is real. First half FY2026 (April-September): net sales ¥1,099.5 billion ($7.2 billion), up 110% YoY; operating profit ¥145.1 billion ($950 million), up 19.5%. Q2 alone: ¥527.2 billion revenue, beating estimates.
According to analysis reviewed by CEO Today, Switch 2's hardware blitz—despite thinner margins—fuels software gold, with digital at ¥155.5 billion (54.5% of software). Full-year hikes: net sales to ¥2.25 trillion (18.4% jump), operating profit ¥370 billion (16% up). IP income dipped to ¥33.3 billion sans movies, but evergreen titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe thrive on backward play.
Furukawa weaves finance tight: ramp production, crush scalpers, bundle killers like Mario Kart. Holidays loom—Black Friday, Christmas could double Q2. Stock? Soaring on this rocket.
Nintendo Legacy: From Cards to Console Kings
Born 1889 Kyoto as hanafuda card maker, Nintendo pivoted to toys, then games. Famicom (1983) ignited empires; NES conquered West. Milestones: Game Boy (118M), DS (154M), Wii (101M), Switch (154M)—third best ever.
Furukawa's era amps IPs: Super Mario Bros. Movie billions; parks in Universal. Switch 2? Hybrid perfection, social upgrades, exclusives galore. Rivals scramble—PS6, next Xbox whisper 2026-27. Nintendo? Locked for years.
Conclusion
Nintendo Switch 2's 10.36 million blitz crowns Shuntaro Furukawa's masterstroke, blending nostalgia with next-gen punch. With ¥2.25 trillion eyed and holidays charging, this hybrid beast eyes DS throne. Gamers, investors—Nintendo's joyride roars on. Who's grabbing one?
Nintendo Switch 2 November 2025: Quick FAQ
How many Nintendo Switch 2 units sold by September 2025? 10.36 million worldwide since June 5 launch, outpacing original Switch by months.
What drove Nintendo's Q2 FY2026 revenue boom? ¥1,099.5 billion ($7.2B) up 110% YoY, fueled by Switch 2 hardware and 20.62M software sales.
Who leads Nintendo amid Switch 2 success? President Shuntaro Furukawa, since 2018, overseeing Switch era and blockbuster launch.
