Nintendo’s latest financial report, covering the quarter ending September 30, 2025, highlights a transitional moment for the company: the original Nintendo Switch continues to wind down its historic run, while the newly launched Switch 2 is quickly gaining momentum.
Nintendo announced that as of September 30, 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 had sold 10.36 million units worldwide, with 4.54 million of those sold during the quarter alone. Alongside the hardware, Switch 2 software sales reached 11.95 million units in the same three-month period. These figures reflect a strong debut for the successor console, which has been positioned as the company’s new flagship system and is already exceeding internal expectations. In fact, Nintendo raised its full-year forecast for Switch 2 hardware sales from 15 million to 19 million units, and for software from 45 million to 48 million units.
Meanwhile, the original Nintendo Switch, which launched back in 2017, has now reached a staggering 154.01 million units sold worldwide, cementing its place as one of the best-selling consoles in history. However, its momentum is clearly slowing. During the quarter ending September 30, only 0.91 million Switch units were sold, a sharp decline compared to its peak years. Software sales for the original Switch, however, remain robust, with 37.16 million units sold in the quarter, showing that the massive existing player base continues to invest in new titles and content. Nintendo has adjusted its full-year forecast for the original Switch downward, now expecting around 4 million hardware units and 125 million software units to be sold before the fiscal year ends.
The combined performance of both consoles underscores Nintendo’s unique position in the market. While the Switch 1 is in its twilight years, its software ecosystem remains highly profitable, and the Switch 2 is off to a strong start that suggests it could carry forward the company’s success into the next decade. Popular franchises and new releases are expected to drive further growth, with Nintendo banking on both evergreen titles and upcoming blockbusters to sustain momentum.
Overall, Nintendo’s quarterly results reflect a company in transition, balancing the legacy of one of the most successful consoles ever made with the early promise of its successor. The Switch 2’s strong launch sales, coupled with the enduring popularity of Switch 1 software, provide a solid foundation for the months ahead. Investors and fans alike will be watching closely to see if the Switch 2 can replicate—or even surpass—the extraordinary success of its predecessor
