Nintendo has released its third quarter financial results, confirming that the Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved remarkable commercial momentum just months after its market debut. As of December 31, 2025, the hybrid console has sold 17.37 million units worldwide. The system launched on June 5, 2025 and quickly established itself as one of the fastest selling consoles in the company’s history. These results were disclosed as part of Nintendo’s latest earnings report, which highlights the strong impact of the new hardware on overall business performance during the holiday period.
The pace of adoption accelerated significantly over the past quarter. In its previous update, Nintendo reported Switch 2 sales of 10.36 million units, meaning an additional 7.01 million consoles were sold in just three months. While the holiday season traditionally boosts hardware demand, the scale of this increase underscores sustained consumer interest rather than a short term spike. Nintendo has maintained its forecast of 19 million units sold by the end of the current fiscal year in late March, a target that now appears comfortably within reach. Based on current sales momentum, the console is also on track to cross the 20 million unit mark shortly thereafter. Alongside the success of the new system, the original Nintendo Switch continues to contribute meaningfully to revenue. Despite being nine years old, the console sold 3.25 million units during the same quarter, pushing its lifetime sales past 155 million units. This milestone allows it to overtake the Nintendo DS and become the best selling console hardware in Nintendo’s history.
Software performance has mirrored the strong hardware results, particularly for titles released alongside the new platform. Mario Kart World, the flagship launch title for Switch 2, has now sold 14.03 million units, a figure that includes bundled copies. Donkey Kong Bananza has also posted solid numbers with 4.25 million units sold, while Kirby Air Riders reached 1.76 million units in the same period. These sales figures reflect early strength in the Switch 2 software library and suggest healthy attach rates for first party titles. Nintendo noted that demand for these games has remained steady since launch, supported by a growing installed base and continued interest from both existing fans and new players.
From a financial perspective, the company reported mixed results across different business segments but strong overall growth. Revenue from intellectual property declined by 10.1 percent year over year, largely due to lower movie related income during the quarter. This dip is expected to be temporary, as the upcoming theatrical release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 1 will be recorded in the next fiscal year. Despite the decline in IP related revenue, Nintendo’s net sales nearly doubled compared to the same period last year, reaching $12.25 billion. Operating profit increased by 21.3 percent to $1.93 billion, while ordinary profit rose by 51.3 percent to $2.93 billion. These gains were driven primarily by strong Switch 2 hardware and software sales, reinforcing the console’s role as the central driver of Nintendo’s current financial performance.
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