Nintendo Switch 2 sales fell 2 million units year-on-year to 3.82 million units, and Nintendo's first-quarter revenue was down 10% year-on-year.
Nintendo's financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 (April-June 2026) have been reported. While sales of the '
Financial Results Presentation Materials for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027
(PDF file) https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260806_2.pdf
Nintendo's sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 were 517.8 billion yen, a 9.5% decrease from 572.3 billion yen in the same period of the previous year. On the other hand, operating profit increased by 150.5% year-on-year to 142.5 billion yen, and ordinary profit increased by 115.1% to 206.1 billion yen. In particular, sales of game consoles (hardware, software, etc.) decreased by 13.1%, while revenue from video content, subscriptions for smart devices, and IP-related revenue including merchandise sales increased by 107.4%. The increase in video content was strongly influenced by ' The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.'
In terms of hardware, Nintendo Switch 2 sales fell 34.4% year-on-year to 3.82 million units. The same period last year coincided with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and it seems that the initial enthusiasm for purchasing has subsided. Software sales were strong, up 9.2% year-on-year. During this period, '
Furthermore, the Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly selling well, even when compared to the sales trends of the original Nintendo Switch.
Focusing solely on digital businesses such as downloadable software and Nintendo Switch Online, sales increased by 90.0% compared to the same period last year. Nintendo explained that this was due to 'increased sales of downloadable software sold alongside physical copies, and a weaker yen.'
Nintendo stated, 'We believe that releasing new software at regular intervals is important in building a foundation for hardware adoption. This continuous release of new titles is helping to promote the adoption of the console by a wider range of customers.'
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