Nintendo hikes Switch 2 sales forecast to 19 million units as flagship console momentum grows

Group 1 - Nintendo raised its sales forecast for the Switch 2 console to 19 million units for the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from a previous estimate of 15 million units, indicating strong momentum for the new console [1] - The company reported revenue of 527.2 billion Japanese yen ($3.7 billion), exceeding the expected 461.76 billion yen [4] - Net profit for the fiscal second quarter was 102.9 billion Japanese yen, significantly higher than the expected 63.6 billion yen [4] Group 2 - The positive performance is attributed to the successful launch of the Switch 2 console in June, which has generated considerable market interest [2]