Nintendo has published its financial results, confirming that the Switch 2 has sold nearly 20 million units in its first fiscal year. This figure surpasses the launch of its predecessor, although the company anticipates a natural slowdown for the next period, with an estimate of 16.5 million consoles. The Japanese firm attributes this drop of 3.36 million to an exceptional first year, with unprecedented demand in hardware launches.
Technical performance and production challenges for Switch 2 🎮
From a technical standpoint, the initial success of the Switch 2 is based on hardware that maintains the hybrid architecture but with notable improvements in graphical power and storage. However, the challenge for Nintendo now is to manage the supply chain and avoid bottlenecks in key components, such as Nvidia's custom processors. The projection of 16.5 million units suggests that the company is adjusting its production to a more stable demand, avoiding the overstock that affected other manufacturers.
The console that sells less than its shadow (and that's normal) 😅
Nintendo says selling 16.5 million units is a drop, while for any other company it would be a wet dream. The Switch 2 has sold so much that now Nintendo itself is scared of its success and prefers to slow down to avoid having to manufacture consoles with shovels. In the end, selling 3.36 million less than last year is like complaining that the champagne is too cold. A rich people's drama, basically.