According to Thurrott.com, Nintendo just reported explosive quarterly results with revenues hitting ¥527.7 billion (about $34 billion USD) for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The company sold 4.5 million Switch 2 consoles in just three months, pushing total Switch 2 sales to 10.36 million units since its June 5 launch. Net income skyrocketed 270% year-over-year to ¥102.9 billion, while revenues jumped 90% compared to the same period last year. Nintendo has dramatically revised its Switch 2 sales forecast upward from 15 million to 19 million units for the current fiscal year ending March 2026. The company has reportedly asked manufacturers to deliver 25 million consoles to meet overwhelming demand.
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<h2 id="nintendo-crushing-it”>Nintendo’s Absolutely Crushing It
Here’s the thing: these numbers are absolutely bonkers. Selling 10 million units of a new console in under five months? That’s the kind of momentum even Sony and Microsoft would kill for. And Nintendo’s doing it while still moving nearly 2 million units of the original Switch, which is basically ancient in console years.
The backward compatibility is clearly working magic. When you can tell customers “all your old games still work,” it removes that huge barrier to upgrading. Software sales of 20.6 million units in the quarter prove people aren’t just buying the hardware – they’re actually playing games on it. Mario Kart World moving nearly 10 million copies and Donkey Kong Bananza hitting 3.5 million since July shows the first-party titles are carrying their weight.
What This Means for Everyone Else
So where does this leave Sony and Microsoft? Honestly, in a pretty tough spot. The Switch 2 isn’t competing on raw power – it’s winning on convenience, price point, and that massive existing library. While PlayStation and Xbox are fighting over who has the best graphics, Nintendo’s over here printing money with a hybrid console that people actually take with them.
The real question is whether this success will last. Nintendo’s betting big by asking for 25 million units from manufacturers. That’s a huge risk if demand suddenly cools off. But looking at these numbers, it seems like the Switch 2 might actually outperform its predecessor, which is saying something considering the original Switch sold over 140 million units.
Basically, Nintendo just reminded everyone why they’ve been in this game for over 130 years. While other companies chase technological breakthroughs, Nintendo focuses on what actually makes games fun to play. And right now, that strategy is paying off in a massive way. You can check out the full financial details in their quarterly report if you want to dive deeper into the numbers.
