Nintendo Reveals Its Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026
The video game company Nintendo has released the economic data for the third period of its fiscal year 2026, which ended on December 31, 2025. The figures confirm the strong start of its new console and the continued momentum of its predecessor. 📈
The Nintendo Switch 2 Accumulates Million-Unit Sales
Since its launch in June 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 has managed to sell 17.37 million units worldwide. A standout figure is that, in just the last quarter of the year (October to December), 7.01 million of these new consoles were shipped. Additionally, the software catalog for this system already exceeds 37.9 million copies distributed. The company maintains its target of selling approximately 19 million units of the Switch 2 by the end of its fiscal year in March.
Key Switch 2 Data:- Cumulative sales since June 2025: 17.37 million units.
- Sales in the October-December quarter: 7.01 million.
- Software copies sold: over 37.9 million.
- Maintained fiscal forecast: around 19 million consoles.
The transition to the new platform is successful, while the previous generation continues to generate significant sales.
The Original Switch Makes History by Surpassing the Nintendo DS
In a notable milestone for the company, the original Nintendo Switch model has officially surpassed the total sales of the legendary Nintendo DS. The hybrid console, available since 2017, has reached the figure of 155.37 million units sold, thus becoming Nintendo's most successful system in its entire history. However, this internal record still does not surpass the historic global record held by the PlayStation 2. The strong performance of this hardware and video game catalog has contributed significantly to the good results of the period. 🏆
Sales Comparison:- Nintendo Switch (2017): 155.37 million units.
- Previous internal record (Nintendo DS): Surpassed.
- Absolute world record: Held by PlayStation 2.
Financial Growth Driven by Two Generations
The excellent performance of both console generations has allowed Nintendo to report an increase of over 50% in its net profit during the first nine months of the fiscal year. Additionally, the company has nearly doubled its revenues in the same period, compared to the previous fiscal year. These numbers reflect a robust business strategy, where the new platform takes off without the previous one losing relevance. While some anticipated that the original Switch would retire quietly, it has decided to break one more record in its trajectory, demonstrating exceptional longevity in the market. 💰